Consider Pacific Energy Company and U.S. Bluechips, Inc., both of which reported earnings of $965,000. Without new projects, both firms will continue to generate earnings of $965,000 in perpetuity. Assume that all earnings are paid as dividends and that both firms require a return of 14 percent.

a.What is the current PE ratio for each company?(Do not round intermediate calculations andround your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

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b.Pacific Energy Company has a new project that will generate additional earnings of $115,000 each year in perpetuity. Calculate the new PE ratio of the company.(Do not round intermediate calculations andround your answer to 2 decimal places,e.g., 32.16.)

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c.U.S. Bluechips has a new project that will increase earnings by $215,000 each year in perpetuity. Calculate the new PE ratio of the company.(Do not round intermediate calculations andround your answer to 2 decimal places,e.g., 32.16.)

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