Comprehensive Holdings (a new real estate developer) is interested in estimating its sustainable sales growth rate. Last year revenues were $2.5 million, the net profit was $125,000, the investment in assets was $980,000, payables and accruals were $150,000, and equity at the end of the year was $500,000 (i.e., beginning of year equity of $375,000 plus retained profits of $125,000). The venture did not pay out any dividends and does not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.

A. Estimate the sustainable sales growth rate for the company based on the information provided in this problem.

B. How would your answer in Part A change if economic growth is average and the companys net profit margin is 8 percent?