A Decrease in Which One of the Following Will Increase

question 67

Multiple Choice

A decrease in which one of the following will increase a firm's sustainable rate of growth?

• A)net income
• B)dividend payout ratio
• C)total assets
• D)retention ratio
• E)earnings per share

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