Answer:
a) $66.24
b) $77.28
Explanation:
The price to earnings ratio (PE ratio) is a valuation used by investors to determine if a stock is overvalued or undervalued.
Payment for stock is the product of Benchmark PR ratio and earnings per share.
Given that the earnings per share is $3.68 per share
a) Â If the benchmark PE for the company is 18
Payment for stock = Benchmark PR ratio Ă— earnings per share = 18 Ă— $3.68 per share = $66.24
a) Â If the benchmark PE for the company is 21
Payment for stock = Benchmark PR ratio Ă— earnings per share = 21 Ă— $3.68 per share = $77.28