Trahern Baking Co. common stock sells for $32.50 per share. It expects to earn $3.50 per share during the current year, its expected dividend payout ratio is 65%, and its expected constant dividend growth rate is 6.0%. New stock can be sold to the public at the current price, but a flotation cost of 5% would be incurred. What would be the cost of equity from new common stock?

A. 12.70%
B. 13.37%
C. 14.04%
D. 14.74%
E. 15.48%


Answer: B

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A. $310,000 B. $283,650 C. $28,000 D. $309,270

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A. $5,800 favorable B. $4,000 favorable C. $4,000 unfavorable D. $1,800 favorable E. $5,800 unfavorable

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The basic difference between a master budget and a flexible budget is that a:

A. flexible budget allows management latitude in meeting goals whereas a master budget is based upon a fixed standard. B. master budget is for an entire production facility but a flexible budget is applicable to single departments only. C. master budget is based on one specific level of production and a flexible budget can be prepared for any production level within a relevant range. D. flexible budget considers only variable costs but a master budget considers all costs.

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