A Firm Has a Debt Equity Ratio of 1/3, and Plans

question 55

Multiple Choice

A firm has a debt equity ratio of 1/3, and plans to grow at an annual rate of 10%.Its return on equity is 18%.What is the maximum payout ratio that a company can maintain without resorting to new equity issue?

• A)Approximately 24%
• B)Approximately 25%
• C)Approximately 26%
• D)Approximately 27%

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