Donovan’s Would Like to Increase Its Internal Rate of Growth

question 119

Multiple Choice

Donovan’s would like to increase its internal rate of growth.Decreasing which one of the following will help the firm achieve its goal?

• A)Return on assets
• B)Net income
• C)Retention ratio
• D)Dividend payout ratio
• E)Return on equity

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