Question: I just need help with question C. Im not sure if question A&B are needed for question C Plank's Plants had net income of $5,000

I just need help with question C. Im not sure if question A&B are needed for question C

Plank's Plants had net income of $5,000 on sales of $50,000 last year. The firm paid a dividend of $1,100. Total assets were $300,000, of which $150,000 was financed by debt.

a.What is the firm's sustainable growth rate?(Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 1 decimal place.)

I found the answer to be 2.6%

b.If the firm grows at its sustainable growth rate, how much debt will be issued next year?(Do not round intermediate calculations.)

I found the answer to be 3900

c.What would be the maximum possible growth rate if the firm did not issue any debt next year?(Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 1 decimal place.)

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