The most recent financial statements for Live Co. are shown here: Income Statement Balance Sheet Sales $12,000 Current assets $25,876 Debt $25,502 Costs 7,200 Fixed assets 18,106 Equity 18,480 Taxable income $4,800 Total $43,982 Total $43,982 Taxes (34%) 1,632 Net income $3,168 Assets and costs are proportional to sales. Debt and equity are not. The company maintains a constant 40 percent dividend payout ratio. No external equity financing is possible. Required: What is the sustainable growth rate

James is an employee in the widget inspection department of xyz systems, a government contractor. james was part of a 3-person inspection team that found a particular batch of widgets did not meet the exacting requirements of the u. s. government. in order to meet the tight deadline and avoid penalties under the contract, james' boss demanded that the batch of widgets be sent in fulfillment of the government contract. when james found out, he went to the vice president of the company and reported the situation. james was demoted by his boss, and no longer works on government projects. james has a: