If a fiRm Lowers Its Dividend Payout Ratio, Then the fiRm's

question 110

Multiple Choice

If a firm lowers its dividend payout ratio, then the firm's:

• A) Retention ratio will decrease.
• B) Dividends per share will increase.
• C) Net income will increase.
• D) Sustainable growth rate will increase.
• E) Internal growth rate will decrease.

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