Which One of the Following Will Decrease the Internal Growth

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following will decrease the internal growth rate, other things equal?

• A) A higher plowback ratio
• B) A higher debt-to-asset ratio
• C) A higher return on equity
• D)A higher return on assets

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