A firm wants a sustainable growth rate of 3.13 percent while maintaining a dividend payout ratio of 27 percent and a profit margin of 6 percent. The firm has a capital intensity ratio of 2. What is the debt–equity ratio that is required to achieve the firm's desired rate of growth?

Which of the following correctly describes the accounting for indirect labor costs? indirect labor costs are product costs and are expensed as incurred. indirect labor costs are period costs and are expensed when the manufactured product is sold. indirect labor costs are period costs and are expensed as incurred. indirect labor costs are product costs and are expensed when the manufactured product is sold.

Beranek corp has $720,000 of assets, and it uses no debt--it is financed only with common equity. the new cfo wants to employ enough debt to raise the debt/assets ratio to 40%, using the proceeds from borrowing to buy back common stock at its book value. how much must the firm borrow to achieve the target debt ratio? a. $273,600b. $288,000c. $302,400d. $317,520e. $333,396

Which three of the following expenses can student aid recover? -tuition -television -school supplies -parties and socializing -boarding/housing