The In-Tech Co.just paid a dividend of $1 per share.Analysts expect its dividend to grow at 25% per year for the next three years and then 5% per year thereafter.If the required rate of return on the stock is 18%,what is the current value of the stock?
A)$12.97
B)$11.93
C)$15.20
D)$15.78

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The correct answer is A because the current value of the stock is $12.97. This is calculated by using the dividend discount model, which takes into account the expected future dividends and the required rate of return.