The Most Recent Financial Statements for Matrix Chip Are Shown

question 1

Multiple Choice

The most recent financial statements for Matrix Chip are shown below. Assets,costs,and current liabilities are proportional to sales.Matrix Chip maintains a constant 50% dividend payout.No external financing is possible.What is the maximum percentage increase in sales that can be sustained?

• A) 5.55%
• B) 8.14%
• C) 10.22%
• D) 22.72%

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