How much equity would have to be swapped out for debt to increase ROE by 1% assuming that nothing else changes? What is the firm’s sustainable growth rate if dividends are equal to $0.5 million?

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  1. How much equity would have to be swapped out for debt to increase ROE by 1% assuming that nothing else changes?
  2. What is the firm’s sustainable growth rate if dividends are equal to $0.5 million?
Given the following information:
$8 million
Average Inventory: $6 million
Average A/R:
Average Fixed Assets:
Accounts Payables:$4 million
Revenues:
$2 million
Liabilities:
Total Expenses:
Cost of Goods Sold:
$10 million
$7 million
$3 million
$10 million
Assume no other assets or liabilities exist beyond what is articulated above.
Transcribed Image Text:Given the following information: $8 million Average Inventory: $6 million Average A/R: Average Fixed Assets: Accounts Payables:$4 million Revenues: $2 million Liabilities: Total Expenses: Cost of Goods Sold: $10 million $7 million $3 million $10 million Assume no other assets or liabilities exist beyond what is articulated above.
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