It Takes 10 Seconds to Fill a 5-Liter Jar with Water

question 42

Multiple Choice

It takes 10 seconds to fill a 5-liter jar with water from your kitchen faucet.What is the flow rate, in lpm, from the faucet?

• A)1.5
• B)4
• C)10
• D)40

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Definitions:

Dividend Payout Ratio

The portion of a company's earnings that is paid out to shareholders as dividends, usually expressed as a percentage.

Sustainable Rate

The maximum rate at which a company can grow its earnings without needing additional equity financing while maintaining a constant debt-to-equity ratio.

External Equity

Refers to funds raised from outside the company, typically through issuing new shares to investors.

External Financing

Funds raised from outside the business, including bank loans, equity investments, and bond issues.