Which One of the Following Is Correct for a Firm

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is correct for a firm with $400,000 in net earnings,50,000 shares,and a 30% payout ratio?

• A) Retained earnings will increase by $120,000.
• B) Each share will receive a $1.20 dividend.
• C) $120,000 will be spent on new investments.
• D) The dividend per share will be $2.40.

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Definitions:

Paralogs

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A branch of biology that studies the evolutionary development processes of organisms, focusing on how genetic changes during development influence evolutionary changes.

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