Answer:
D. 9.0%
Explanation:
Provided return on equity = 15% = K[tex]_e[/tex]
Earnings per share = $6.00
Dividend = 40% = $6 [tex]\times[/tex] 0.4 = $2.40
Internal Growth Rate = Cost of equity [tex]\times[/tex] (1 - Dividend payout ratio)
Putting values in above we have
Internal growth rate = 15% [tex]\times[/tex] (1 - 40%)
= 15% [tex]\times[/tex] 60%
= 9%
Therefore, correct option is
D. 9.0%