Answer:
Option (e) is correct.
Explanation:
Given that,
Beta = 0.88
Expected dividend growth rate = 4.00% per year
T-bond rate = 5.25% (The treasury bonds are always the risk free rate)
Average annual future return on the market = 14.75%
Required rate of return:
= Risk free rate + Beta × (Market rate - Risk free rate)
= 5.25 + 0.88 × (14.75 - 5.25)
= 5.25 + 0.88 × 9.5
= 5.25 + 8.36
= 13.61%