a. Refer to the figures below and use a sustainable growth rate analysis to determine the...

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a. Refer to the figures below and use a sustainable growth rate analysis to determine the source(s) of Baxter's growth problems. No calculations are required. ( b. Identify 2 ways that Baxter can improve its growth and possible disadvantages of making these changes. (6 marks) Submission instructions: Submit your solution in a Word or PDF document. Other file formats will not be accepted. Emailed submissions will not be accepted. Return on Debt/Equity Sales 9s% (1-d) Turnover Ratio % Industry 20.5 0.9 0.04 1.9x 2.0x Baxter 3.75 0.3 0.05 2.0x 0.25x a. Refer to the figures below and use a sustainable growth rate analysis to determine the source(s) of Baxter's growth problems. No calculations are required. ( b. Identify 2 ways that Baxter can improve its growth and possible disadvantages of making these changes. (6 marks) Submission instructions: Submit your solution in a Word or PDF document. Other file formats will not be accepted. Emailed submissions will not be accepted. Return on Debt/Equity Sales 9s% (1-d) Turnover Ratio % Industry 20.5 0.9 0.04 1.9x 2.0x Baxter 3.75 0.3 0.05 2.0x 0.25x