The Sisyphean Company's common stock is currently trading for

$26.25

per share. The stock is expected to pay a

$2.10

dividend at the end of the year and the Sisyphean Company's equity cost of capital is

14%.

If the dividend payout rate is expected to remain constant, then the expected growth rate in the Sisyphean Company's earnings is closest to:

A.

12%

B.

6%

C.

9%

D.

3%