The Dividend Payout Ratio Is Used for Which Kind of Evaluation

question 108

Multiple Choice

The dividend payout ratio is used for which kind of evaluation?

• A) The ability of a company to pay its current liabilities
• B) The ability of a company to pay its long-term liabilities
• C) The overall profitability of a company
• D) Evaluating stock in a company from an investor's perspective

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