If a firm adheres strictly to the residual dividend policy, and if its optimal capital budget requires the use of all earnings for a given year (along with new debt according to the optimal debt/assets ratio), then the firm should pay
A. the same dividend as it paid the prior year.
B. no dividends to common stockholders.
C. dividends only out of funds raised by the sale of new common stock.
D. dividends only out of funds raised by borrowing money (i.e., issuing debt).
E. dividends only out of funds raised by selling off fixed assets.
Answer: B
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A. Based on the data collected during the experiment, it is confirmed that S. aureus grew better at room temperature.
B. S. aureus grew equally well at room temperature and at body temperature.
C. Based on observation, it is predicted that S. aureus will grow better at body temperature than at room temperature.
D. Based on the data collected during an experiment, S. aureus grows better at body temperature than room temperature.
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A. Routineness B. Globalization C. Decentralization D. Downsizing
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A. satisfaction B. performance C. stress D. happiness