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Calculate the growth rate given the following:
– Net profit margin 4%
– Fixed asset turnover 3.5
– Total asset turnover 2.2
– Total assets/equity 2.4
– Dividend payout ratio 45%
A. 9.5%
B. 11.6%
C. 18.5%
Growth Rate, g = ROE * (1 - Dividend Payout Ratio)
Based on Du Pont relation,
ROE = Net profit margin * Total asset turnover * Total Assets/equity
ROE = 4% * 2.2 * 2.4 = 21.12%
g = 21.12% * (1 - 45%) = 11.6%