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The uptowner just paid an annual dividend of $4.12. the company has a policy of increasing the dividend by 2.5 percent annually. you would like to purchase shares of stock in this firm but realize that you will not have the funds to do so for another four years. if you require a rate of return of 16.7 percent, how much will you be willing to pay per share when you can afford to make this investment?

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.

Which of the following is/are required to be in writing under the ucc's statute of frauds? a. a $10,000 oral contract dealing with specially manufactured goods. b. a $550 oral contract dealing with unique goods. c. a $100,000 oral contract involving the lease of goods where the defendant admits the existence of the contract in court. d. a $12,000 oral contract where the seller ships the goods and the buyer takes possession of half of the goods. e. all of the above.