Vandelay industries, a latex company, just paid $3.42 per share in annual dividends (ie. do = $3.42), and has historically grown that amount by 5% a year. what is the current value of the stock to an investor who requires an 11% return under each of the following scenarios

a) dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (i. e.5%)
b) the dividend growth rate is expected to permanently increase to 7%
c) the dividend growth rate is expected to permanently decrease to 3%

Amachine purchased three years ago for $720,000 has a current book value using straight-line depreciation of $400,000: its operating expenses are $60,000 per year. a replacement machine would cost $480,000, have a useful life of nine years, and would require $26,000 per year in operating expenses. it has an expected salvage value of $130,000 after nine years. the current disposal value of the old machine is $170,000: if it is kept 9 more years, its residual value would be $20,000. calculate the total costs in keeping the old machine and purchase a new machine. should the old machine be replaced?

Alicia has a collision deductible of $500 and a bodily injury liability coverage limit of $50,000. she hits another driver and injures them severely. the case goes to trial and there is a verdict to compensate the injured person for $40,000 how much does she pay?

Why does an organization prepare a balance sheet? a. to reveal what the organization owns and owes at a point in time b. to reveal how well the company utilizes its cash c. to calculate retained earnings for a given accounting period d. to calculate gross profit for a given accounting period