Which of the Following Would Increase a Company's Need for External

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would increase a company's need for external finance,all else equal?

• A) An increase in the dividend payout ratio
• B) A decrease in sales growth
• C) An increase in profit margin
• D) A decrease in the collection period

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action and stress by accelerating the heart rate, widening the airways, and other responses.

Central Nervous

Pertains to the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information throughout the body.

Limbic

Refers to the limbic system, a complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions and drives.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the muscles and glands.