Exhibit 14 -Refer to Exhibit 14

question 109

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14.5
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
$$\begin{array} { l c c } & \text { Wal-Elue } & \text { Industry } \\ \text { DPS } & 1.00 & 1.50 \\\text { Total As5et Tunover } & 3.20 & 2.50 \\\text { Net Profit Marpin } & 3.50 \% & 3.00 \% \\\text { EpS } & 4.00 & 3.00 \\\text { Total As5ets/Equity } & 3.00 & 4.00\end{array}$$
-Refer to Exhibit 14.5.What are the expected sustainable growth rates for Wal-Blue and its industry?

• A) 25.2% and 15.0%
• B) 30.0% and 17.5%
• C) 25.2% and 17.5%
• D) 27.5% and 12.5%
• E) 30.0% and 15.0%

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