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question 87

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
Defenestration Industries plans to pay a $4.00 dividend this year and you expect that the firm's earnings are on track to grow at 5% per year for the foreseeable future.Defenestration's equity cost of capital is 13%.
-Suppose that Defenestration decides to pay a dividend of only $2 per share this year and use the remaining $2 per share to repurchase stock.If Defenestration maintains this dividend and total payout rate,then the rate at which Defenestration's dividends and earnings per share are expected to grow is closest to:

• A)7%.
• B)13%.
• C)9%.
• D)5%.

Appreciate the impact of inaccurate sales forecasting on inventory and production planning.

Determine the total direct labor and materials costs based on budget data.

Understand the importance of maintaining desired inventory levels to meet production needs.

Recognize the relationship between budgeting and strategic planning.

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