Dividend Payout Ratios

question 16

Multiple Choice

Dividend payout ratios:

• A) Usually do not vary from year to year, but remain constant
• B) May be over 100 percent during times of economic expansion and high profits
• C) May be over 100 percent during times of economic recession and low profits
• D) Tend to be greater than 60 percent of profits.

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