Quaker Inc. made two announcements concerning its common stock today. First, the company announced that its next annual dividend has been set at $$2$ a share. Secondly, the company announced that all future dividends will increase by $3\%$ annually. What is the maximum amount you should pay to purchase a share of the company$$s stock if your goal is to earn a $6\%$ rate of return? Angela's Stores offers a common stock that pays an annual dividend of $$4\mathrm{.}00$ a share. The company has promised to maintain a constant dividend. How much are you willing to pay for one share of this stock if you want to earn a $9\%$ return on your equity investments?