A CLASS OF NONCALLABLE, NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK WAS ISSUED...

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A class of noncallable, nonconvertible preferred stock was issued at $45.00 per share with a dividend of $5.25. The preferred stock is now trading at $60.00 per share. Earnings of the company are growing at 3.00%. The cost of preferred stock is closest to: A. 5.8%. B. 8.8%. C. 11.7%.