Answer:
10.6%
Explanation:
The next dividend payment for Hoffman is $2.65
The growth rate is 4.5%
The stock currently sells at $43.15
The required return can be calculated as follows
= 2.65/43.15 + 4.5/100
= 0.0614 + 0.045
= 0.1064× 100
= 10.6%
Hence the required return is 10.6%