If a Firm with an Asset Base of $3 Million

question 78

Multiple Choice

If a firm with an asset base of $3 million recently added $150,000 to retained earnings after a dividend payment of $100,000,then its internal growth rate is:

• A) 1.67%.
• B) 3.33%.
• C) 5.00%.
• D) 8.33%.

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Definitions:

Physical inventory

The actual counting and recording of merchandise goods and materials held by a business for the purpose of verifying stock levels and value.

End of the period

Refers to the conclusion of an accounting period, at which financial statements are prepared.

Net realizable value

The estimated selling price of goods, minus the cost of their sale or disposal.

Damaged merchandise

Goods that have been physically harmed or impaired, reducing their value or usefulness.