Math Problem Statement
The most recent financial statements for Mandy Company are shown below: Income Statement Sales $94,200 Costs 67,650 Taxable income $ 26,550 Tax (21%) 5,576 Net Income $ 20,974
Balance Sheet Current assets $ 34,500 Fixed assets 94,700 Total $ 129,200
Debt $ 45,000 Equity 84,200 Total $ 129,201
Assets and costs are proportional to sales. Debt and equity are not. The company maintains a constant 40 percent dividend payout ratio. No external equity financing is possible. What is the sustainable growth rate?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Financial Mathematics
Growth Rate Calculations
Formulas
Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) = (ROE × Retention Ratio) / (1 - (ROE × Retention Ratio))
Return on Equity (ROE) = Net Income / Equity
Retention Ratio = 1 - Dividend Payout Ratio
Theorems
Return on Equity (ROE)
Sustainable Growth Rate
Suitable Grade Level
University level, Finance/Business Studies
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