Acme Corporation consists of 250 grocery stores throughout the Midwest. At the beginning of 2010 its statement of net worth showed the following information: Common Stock ($2 par) $800,000; Capital paid in excess of par $1,400,000 and retained earnings $500,000. During the year, net income equaled $160,000. Management was undecided on what to do with the income. Acme paid an annual dividend of $.25 per share last year and the stock price is currently $14.50. Acme has a 6% growth rate in earnings and dividends, and is in the 40% tax bracket.
a) What return on investment would Acme have to earn in order to justify retaining 2010's earnings? Use the formula:

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The Answer of Acme Corporation consists of 250 grocery stores throughout the Midwest. At the beginning of 2010 its statement of net worth showed the following information: Common Stock ($2 par) $800,000; Capital paid in excess of par $1,400,000 and retained earnings $500,000. During the year, net income equaled $160,000. Management was undecided on what to do with the income. Acme paid an annual dividend of $.25 per share last year and the stock price is currently $14.50. Acme has a 6% growth rate in earnings and dividends, and is in the 40% tax bracket.
a) What return on investment would Acme have to earn in order to justify retaining 2010's earnings? Use the formula:

Acme Corporation Consists of 250 Grocery Stores Throughout the Midwest