Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Lead

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to lead to a decrease in a firm's dividend payout ratio?

• A) Its earnings become more stable.
• B) Its access to the capital markets increases.
• C) Its research and development efforts pay off,and it now has more high-return investment opportunities.
• D) Its accounts receivable decrease due to a change in its credit policy.
• E) Its stock price has increased over the last year by a greater percentage than the increase in the broad stock market averages.

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