Which One of the Following Would Increase a Firm's Need

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following would increase a firm's need for additional funds?

• A) an increasing profit margin
• B) a decreasing expected sales growth rate
• C) an increase in accruals
• D) an increasing dividend payout rate
• E) a decrease in assets

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New York Philharmonic

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