It was reported last week that Blue Bell Enterprises earned $18.5 million this year. The report also stated that the firm’s return on equity is 11 percent. The firm retains 80 percent of its earnings. What will next year's earnings be? Round to the nearest whole dollar

It was reported last week that Blue Bell Enterprises earned $18.5 million this year. The report also stated that the firm’s return on equity is 11 percent. The firm retains 80 percent of its earnings. What will next year's earnings be? Round to the nearest whole dollar

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter4: Financial Planning And Forecasting

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7P

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