Suppose you learn that Hertz will have EPS of 2 dollars for the coming year (t-1). Hertz plans to retain all of itsearnings for the next three years (i.e. not payout anything). The following two years (t=4 and t=5), the firm plans onretaining only half (or 50%) of its earnings. Starting in year 6, it will retain only 25% of its earnings (t=6 and after).Retained earnings will be invested in projects with an expected return of 20 percent per year [this rate along with theretention rate tells you how much dividends grow]. If Hertz's equity cost of capital is 12%, then what is the price of ashare of Hertz's stock?Note: pick the number that is closest to the correct value.Select one:O a. $18O b. $20O c. $27O d. $32

Data provided:-Earnings per share (t1)= $ 2Retention rate for year 4 = 50%Retention rate for year 5…

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