Which of the Following Is the Effect of the Payment

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the effect of the payment of dividends by a company to its stockholders?

• A) ​The company's liquidity decreases, while profitability remains unchanged.
• B) ​The company's profitability and liquidity remains unchanged.
• C) ​The company's profitability and liquidity decrease.
• D) ​The company's profitability increases, while its liquidity decreases.

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