Answer:
The correct option is B,$29.05
Explanation:
The required rate of return is can be computed using Miller and Modgiliani CAPM formula below:
Ke=Rf+Beta*Mrp
Ke is the cost of equity which is unknown
Rf is the risk free rate of 3.00%
Mrp is the market risk premium of 5.50%
Beta is 1.2
Ke=3.00%+(1.2*5.50%)
Ke =9.6%
The current price of the common stock is the present value of dividends payment and stock price(terminal value) as shown below discounted with Ke of 9.6%
Year 1 $1.25*(1+25%)=$1.56 *1/(1+9.6%)^1=$1.43
Year 2 $1.56*(1+25%)=$1.95 *1/(1+9.6%)^2=$1.63
Year 3 $1.95*(1+25%)=$2.44 *1/(1+9.6%)^3=$1.85
Year 4 $2.44*(1+25%)=$3.05 *1/(1+9.6%)^4=$2.11
Terminal value=year 4 dividend/ke=$3.05/9.6%=$31.79*1/(1+9.6%)^4=$22.03
Total present values=$1.43 +$1.63+$1.85 +$2.11 +$22.03=$29.05