A firm has $70 million in equity and $30 million of debt,it pays dividends of 30% of net income,and has a net income of $10 million.What is the firm's internal growth rate?

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The internal growth rate can be calculated using the formula: Internal Growth Rate = (Retention Ratio * ROE) / (1 - Retention Ratio * ROE), where Retention Ratio = 1 - Dividend Payout Ratio, and ROE (Return on Equity) = Net Income / Equity. Here, Dividend Payout Ratio = 30% or 0.3, so Retention Ratio = 1 - 0.3 = 0.7. ROE = $10 million / $70 million = 0.1429 or 14.29%. Plugging these into the formula gives Internal Growth Rate = (0.7 * 0.1429) / (1 - 0.7 * 0.1429) = 0.1 or 10%. However, this calculation seems to have been misunderstood in the context of the question's options, as the correct answer based on the options provided and typical formula application should reflect a different understanding or a simplified approach to calculating internal growth rate directly related to the options given. Given the discrepancy, the explanation provided doesn't match the options, indicating a need for reevaluation based on the correct understanding of internal growth rate calculation in this specific context. The correct approach should focus on the growth of equity through retained earnings, which are not directly calculated through the provided formula. The internal growth rate essentially reflects how much the company can grow using its own resources without needing to resort to external financing. Given the options and the typical calculation mistake, a reevaluation is necessary to align the explanation with the correct option based on the standard formulas and understanding of internal growth rate in financial analysis.

A Firm Has $70 Million in Equity and $30 Million