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 $44.00 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. 6.86%

b. 6.46%

c. 8.06%

d. 7.66%

e. 7.26%