A firm is expected to pay an annual dividend of $2.34 per share next year, which is expected to grow by 3% thereafter. The firm's current stock price is $45.45 per share and its beta is 1.32. What is the required rate of return?

a. 5.15%

b. 8.15%

c. 8.20%

d. 19.42%

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