Answer:
Option (D) is correct.
Explanation:
Given that,
Dividend, D0 =$1.20
Price, P0 = $50.00
Growth rate, g = 6% (constant)
Based on the DCF approach, then
Cost of Equity:
= [D0 × (1 + g) ÷ P0] + g
= [(1.20 × (1 + 0.06)) ÷ 50] + 0.06
= (1.272 ÷ 50) + 0.06
= 0.02544 + 0.06
= 0.08544 or 8.54%
Hence, the cost of equity from retained earnings is 8.54%.