Everything Else Equal, If Cash Dividends Are Increased

question 30

Multiple Choice

Everything else equal, if cash dividends are increased:

• A) more money will be available for reinvestment in the company.
• B) the expected growth rate will be lowered.
• C) demand for the stock will decrease among investors looking for current income.
• D) the net income of a firm will decrease.
• E) the operating income of the firm will increase.

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Smaller Sheets

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Millimeter

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