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Plank$$s Plants had net income of $$10,000$ on sales of $$100,000$ last year. The firm paid a dividend of $$400.$ Total assets were $$600,000,$ of which $$300,000$ was financed by debt.

What is the firm$$s sustainable growth rate?

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If the firm grows at its sustainable growth rate, how much debt will be issued next year?

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What would be the maximum possible growth rate if the firm did not issue any debt next year?

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