Austin Manufacturing is considering three independent projec…
Austin Manufacturing is considering three independent projects that each require an initial investment of $1.50 million. The estimated internal rate of return (IRR) and cost of capital for these projects are presented here: Project 1: cost of capital = 13%, IRR = 16% Project 2: cost of capital = 11%, IRR = 10% Project 3: cost of capital = 16%, IRR = 20% Assume that Austin Manufacturing only pursues positive net present value projects. The company’s optimal capital structure calls for 45% equity. Austin expects to have net income of $2,000,000. a. If Austin establishes its dividend from the residual dividend model, what will be its payout ratio? b. What would be the payout ratio if net income were only $1,250,000?
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Your client says to you, “I have been looking for a job for so long, if I don’t find one soon, I won’t be able to feed my family.” You respond to the client’s statement by saying, “You feel frustrated because you can not find a job and what that means for you is that you are failing your family.” Which is the following best describes your reflective listening response? Choose one.
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