A Drop in the Market Price of a Firm's Common

question 163

Multiple Choice

A drop in the market price of a firm's common stock will immediately affect its:

• A)return on common stockholders' equity.
• B)current ratio.
• C)dividend payout ratio.
• D)dividend yield ratio.

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