Answer:
8.00%
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Dividend paid last year, D0 = $1.87
Dividend growth rate, g = 10%
Current Price of its common shares = $25.71
Now,
The dividend next year = D0 × (1 + g)
= $1.87 × (1 + 0.10)
= $2.057
Thus,
The cost of equity = [ D1 ÷ ( Current price ) ] × 100%
= [ $2.057 ÷ $25.71 ] × 100%
= 0.08000 × 100%
= 8.00%