The External Financing Need

question 20

Multiple Choice

The external financing need:

• A) will limit growth if unfunded.
• B) is unaffected by the dividend payout ratio.
• C) must be funded by long-term debt.
• D) ignores any changes in retained earnings.
• E) considers only the required increase in fixed assets.

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