The State of Montana Is Preparing to Buy a Large

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Multiple Choice

The state of Montana is preparing to buy a large quantity of frozen orange juice for use in a large school district. Citrus Sweet, Inc. is in the citrus juice business but has never sold to the government market. To have a chance at getting this order, Citrus Sweet's first step must be to get her firm to

• A)make a presentation appointment with the state.
• B)quote prices to the purchasing department.
• C)advertise in the capital city.
• D)negotiate with the state.
• E)secure a slot on the list of qualified bidders.

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Definitions:

Internal Growth Rate

The maximum rate at which a firm can expand its operations without obtaining additional financing, driven by reinvestment of its earnings.

Plowback Ratio

A financial metric that measures the proportion of earnings retained by a company after dividends have been paid out to shareholders.

Dividend Payout

The fraction of a firm's earnings allocated to its shareholders through dividends.

Financial Planning

The process of estimating the capital required and determining its competition; it is the process of framing financial policies in relation to procurement, investment, and administration of funds of an enterprise.