The Retention Ratio Is The

question 46

Multiple Choice

The retention ratio is the:

• A)net income divided by total equity.
• B)percentage of net income paid out to shareholders.
• C)net income divided by the number of shares outstanding.
• D)percentage of net income held by a firm for future growth.
• E)inverse of the dividend payout ratio.

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