It Is Equal to the Ratio of the Expected Increase

question 59

Multiple Choice

It is equal to the ratio of the expected increase in retained earnings over the next year to the current asset base.

• A) Internal rate of return
• B) Internal growth rate
• C) Retention rate
• D) Dividend payout ratio

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