USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
Harcourt Industries currently has an 18 percent annual growth rate, while the market average is 8 percent. The market multiple is 12.
-Refer to Exhibit 9.12. Determine the P/E ratio for Harcourt Industries assuming Harcourt can maintain its superior growth rate for the next three years.

A) 4.25
B) 12.50
C) 15.67
D) 30.10
E) 42.80