Discretionary Financing Needs Will Be Lower If ________

question 46

Multiple Choice

Discretionary financing needs will be lower if ________.Assume "all else equal."

• A) the dividend payout ratio is raised
• B) the firm's net profit margin increases
• C) sales increase
• D) fixed assets are currently at full capacity

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Definitions:

Interest Method

A technique for calculating the interest expense or income on a financial instrument over a specific period based on its carrying amount and effective interest rate.

Market Rate

The prevailing price or interest rate that goods, services, or securities can be bought or sold in a competitive marketplace.

Above Face Value

A term used when a security is traded at a price higher than its nominal or face value.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been incurred but not yet paid.