If a Venture Has a Return on Assets ROA) =

question 3

Multiple Choice

If a venture has a return on assets ROA) = 12%, an equity multiplier based on beginning equity = 3.0 times, and a sustainable growth rate of 18%, the retention rate would be:

• A) 10%
• B) 20%
• C) 30%
• D) 40%
• E) 50%

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors, without direct experience.

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Operant Responding

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed following a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.