What Is the Implied Growth Duration of Jones Industries Given

question 95

Multiple Choice

What is the implied growth duration of Jones Industries given the following: $\begin{array}{lcc} & \text { S\&P/TSX Industrials } & \text { Jones Industries } \\\hline \text { P/E Ratios } & 12 & 15 \\\text { Average Growth }(\%) & 6.0 & 10.0 \\\text { Dividend Yield } & 05 & 03\end{array}$

• A) 7.2 years
• B) 10.9 years
• C) 12.5 years
• D) 13.9 years
• E) 15.2 years

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Definitions:

Matching Principle

The Matching Principle is an accounting concept that necessitates the recording of expenses in the same period as the revenues they helped to generate, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Production Costs

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Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company for the purpose of sale, use in production, or other operational purposes.

Financial Leverage

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