1. Ziercher executives anticipate growth rate of 88 percent for the? company's common stock. The stock is currently selling for ?$42.51 per share and pays end-of-year dividend of ?$2.14. What is your expected rate of return if you purchase the stock for its current market price of ?$42.51 ?
2. What is the profitability index of a project that costs $10,000 and provides cash flows of $3,900 in years 1 and 2 and $5,900 in years 3 and 4? The discount rate is 9%.