If a Firm's Dividend Payout Ratio Is Determined After Achieving

question 76

Multiple Choice

If a firm's dividend payout ratio is determined after achieving a specific capital structure, then:

• A)Dividends are an input to the financial plan
• B)The capital budget should be revised
• C)Dividends are being used as a plug item
• D)Dividend forecasts become crucial to planning

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