Exhibit 14 -Refer to Exhibit 14

question 37

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14.10
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
$\begin{array}{lr}& \underline{\text{Left-Aid Corporation}}\\ \text { DPS } & \$ 2.45 \\\text { Total Asset Turnover } & 3.80 \\\text { Net Profit Margin } & 6.50 \% \\\text { EPS } & \$ 3.50 \\\text { Total Assets/Equity } & 1.60\end{array}$
-Refer to Exhibit 14.10.What is Left-Aid Corporation's expected sustainable growth rate?

• A) 11.9%
• B) 18.7%
• C) 22.1%
• D) 27.7%
• E) 30.0%

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