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Problem 14-7 Regular Dividends [LO 1] The balance sheet for Price Cut, Inc., is

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Problem 14-7 Regular Dividends [LO 1]

The balance sheet for Price Cut, Inc., is shown here in market value terms. There are 29,000 shares of stock outstanding.

The company has declared a dividend of $1.60 per share. The stock goes ex-dividend tomorrow. Ignore all tax effects.

What is the stock selling for today? (Do not include the dollar sign ($). Round your answer to 2 decimal places (e.g., 32.16).)

What will it sell for tomorrow? (Do not include the dollar sign ($). Round your answer to 2 decimal places (e.g., 32.16).)

The balance sheet for Price Cut, Inc., is shown here in market value terms. There are 29,000 shares of stock outstanding.

Explanation / Answer

Hi,


Please find the answer as follows:


Stock Price Today = 635970/29000 = 21.93


Ex Dividend Price = 21.93 - 1.60 = 20.33


Cash = 136000 - 29000*1.60 = 89600

Fixed Assets = 499970

Total = 89600 + 499970 = 589570


Equity = 635970 - 29000*1.60 = 589570



Thanks.