What Is the Percentage of a Firm's Earnings That Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the percentage of a firm's earnings that is distributed to shareholders called?

• A)payout ratio
• B)distribution percentage
• C)retention ratio
• D)dividend portion
• E)outflow ratio

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