Since It Would Result in a Fluctuating Dollar Amount of Dividends

question 40

Multiple Choice

Since it would result in a fluctuating dollar amount of dividends, few firms attempt to maintain a constant ____ of dividends to current earnings.

• A) percentage
• B) ratio
• C) market value
• D) retention ration

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Strong Influence

The significant impact or control one party may have over the actions, decisions, or opinions of another.

Consumer Behavior

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