Basic Motors Has a Profit Margin of 5

question 53

Multiple Choice

Basic Motors has a profit margin of 5.6 percent, a total asset turnover of 1.76, a total debt ratio of .2, and a dividend payout ratio of .7. What is the sustainable growth rate?

• A) 4.68 percent
• B) 3.84 percent
• C) 2.12 percent
• D) 3.49 percent
• E) 4.41 percent

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