Consider the following information: The dividend yield is
A)1.5%.
B)6.2%.
C)8.6%.
D)50.0%.

Question

Consider the following information:  The dividend yield is
A)1.5%. 
B)6.2%. 
C)8.6%. 
D)50.0%.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dividend yield can be calculated by dividing the annual dividend per share by the current stock price. However, the information given only includes the company name and a code for the stock. Without knowing the stock price or annual dividend, it is impossible to calculate the dividend yield. Therefore, the best option is to choose A, which indicates that there is not enough information to determine the dividend yield.

Consider the Following Information: the Dividend Yield Is