So Much, Inc., has declared a $7 per share dividend. Suppose capital gains are not taxed, but dividends are taxed at 17 percent. New IRS regulations require that taxes be withheld at the time the dividend is paid. So Much, Inc., sells for $81.25 per share, and the stock is about to go ex-dividend. What do you think the ex-dividend price will be?

rev: 09_20_2012 11_19_2012

$74.25

$81.25

$75.44

$72.42

$78.46