Asymmetric Frames Corp had a return on equity of 15%. The corporation’s earnings per share was $6.00, its dividend payout ratio was 40% and its profit-retention rate was 60%. If these relationships continue, what will be United Financial Corp’s internal growth rate?

9.0%

6.0%

15.6%

8.6%

A corporate bond has a face value of $1,000 and a coupon rate of 5%. The bond matures in 15 years and has a current market price of $925. If the corporation sells more bonds it will incur flotation costs of $25 per bond. If the corporate tax rate is 35%, what is the after-tax cost of debt capital?

3.74%

5.29%

4.45%

6.78%

Sentry Manufacturing paid a dividend yesterday of $5 per share (D0 = $4). The dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 8% per year. The price of Sentry Manufacturing’s stock today is $29 per share. If Sentry Manufacturing decides to issue new common stock, flotation costs will equal $2.50 per share. Sentry Manufacturing’s marginal tax rate is 35%. Based on the above information, the cost of retained earnings is

24.12%

31.40%

28.38%

26.62%