Jerry Warner would like to increase his portfolio of common stock. He requires a 13% rate of return on common stock investments. He is considering purchasing one of these stocks:

Stock 1: dividends are currently $3.00 annually and are expected to increase 7% annually; the market price= $45

Stock 2: Dividends are currently $2.25 annually and are expected to increase to 8% annually; market price = %50

Which stock is most appropriate to purchase in this situation, and why?

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