HO Po-D/(r-g) 28.16 = 1.35/(r - 3%) r-7.79% 7. Northern Gas recently paid a $2.80 annual dividend on its common stock. This dividend increases at an average rate of 3.8 percent per year. The stock is currently selling for $26.91 a share. What is the market rate of return? A. 13.88 percent B. 14.03 percent C. 14.21 percent D. 14.37 percent E. 14.60 percent dividend on its paid an