The Manager of Montreal Trustco Has Noticed That as the Dividend

question 29

Multiple Choice

The manager of Montreal Trustco has noticed that as the dividend payout ratio of the firm increases the value of the firm's equity declines.This is most likely due to:

• A)The firm's return on equity is lower than the required return on equity
• B)The firm's return on equity is higher than the required return on equity
• C)The firm's return on equity is equal to the required return on equity
• D)None of the above is a likely explanation

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Accounting Data

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Financial Leverage

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