Review problem—time value of money applications Use the appropriate factors from Table 6-4 or Table 6-5 to answer the following questions.

Required:

a. Staley Co.’s common stock is expected to have a dividend of $6 per share for each of the next 12 years, and it is estimated that the market value per share will be $136 at the end of 12 years. If an investor requires a return on investment of 12%, what is the maximum price the investor would be willing to pay for a share of Staley Co. common stock today?

b. Chapman bought a bond with a face amount of $ 1,000, a stated interest rate of 6%, and a maturity date 10 years in the future for $964. The bond pays interest on an annual basis. Five years have gone by and the market interest rate is now 8%. What is the market value of the bond today?

c. Laura purchased a U.S. Series EE savings bond for $100, and 10 years later received $259.40 when the bond was redeemed. What average annual return on investment did Laura earn over the 10 years?