The cost of equity is equal to the:

a. expected market return.
b. rate of return required by stockholders.
c. cost of retained earnings plus dividends.

Ans: b. rate of return required by stockholders.

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Now Lionel is 50. His mortgage is almost paid-off and his children have left home and are financially independent. Lionel no longer wants to pay premiums, but he would like to have some permanent life insurance in force. Which nonforfeiture option could Lionel employ to meet these objectives? A) cash value B) reduced paid-up insurance C) paid-up additions D) extended term insurance

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