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:

Short-Run Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows how the average total cost of production changes as the quantity produced changes in the short run.

Spreading Effect

The process by which increased investment leads to greater levels of income and consumption.

Diminishing Returns

A rule indicating that after reaching a specific threshold, further investments in a given sector will not yield higher profits at the same rate if all other factors stay unchanged.

Marginal Cost

The heightened expense incurred by fabricating an extra unit of a product or service.