Franklin Corporation is expected to pay a dividend of $1.25 per share at the end of the year (D1 = $1.25). The stock sells for $32.50 per share, and its required rate of return is 10.5%. The dividend is expected to grow at some constant rate, g, forever. What is the equilibrium expected growth rate?

Select the correct answer.

a. 7.61%

b. 7.37%

c. 6.89%

d. 7.13%

e. 6.65%