The Following Balance Sheet and Income Statement Should Be Used

question 106

Multiple Choice

The following balance sheet and income statement should be used: Hilltop, Inc. maintains a constant dividend payout ratio. The firm is currently operating at 78% capacity. What is the maximum rate at which the firm can grow without acquiring any additional external financing?

• A) 3.75%
• B) 3.94%
• C) 5.08 %
• D) 5.25%
• E) 5.49%

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