If a Firm Does Not Pay Dividends, What Is True

question 54

Multiple Choice

If a firm does not pay dividends, what is true about the components of the sustainable growth rate?

• A)The dividend payout ratio is 100%.
• B)The retention ratio is 100%.
• C)ROE does not equal the sustainable growth rate.
• D)ROS is higher than if the firm did pay some dividends.

Identify sampling methods and their impact on the reliability of survey results.

Differentiate between true and false statements regarding correlations, causal relationships, and the use of analogies in arguments.

Understand the influence of question wording on poll outcomes.

Recognize the variety of purposes behind conducting polls.

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