Answer:
73.74 %
Explanation:
Calculation for dividend payout ratio
First step is to calculate Return on equity
Return on equity = 0.09 ×1.30 ×(1 + 0.55)
Return on equity= 0.18135
Second step is to calculate Sustainable growth
Sustainable growth = [0.18135 ×b]/[1 - (0.18135 ×b)]
0.05 = (0.18135 x b)/ ( 1- (0.18135 x b))
b = 0.2626
Last step is to calculate the Dividend Payout ratio
Dividend Payout ratio = 1 - 0.2626
Dividend Payout ratio=0.7374*100
Dividend Payout ratio = 73.74 %
Therefore Dividend Payout ratio will be 73.74 %