Aaron Inc. has 321 million shares outstanding. It expects earnings at the end of the year to be $641 million. The firm's equity cost of capital is 11%

Aaron pays out 50% of its earnings in total: 30% paid out as dividends and 20% used to repurchase shares. If Aaron's earnings are expected to grow at a constant 7% per year, what is Aaron's share price?
A) $12.48
B) $24.96
C) $37.44
D) $49.92


Answer: B

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