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The options for this question are either 1. Decrease the ability to pay dividend

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Question

The options for this question are either


1. Decrease the ability to pay dividends

2. Increase the ability to pay dividends

Several factors affect a firm's ability to pay a dividend. Three such factors are described in the table below: profitability (an increase in net income), investment opportunities, and capital structure (an increase in the debt ratio). Use the table to indicate how a firm's ability to pay a dividend is affected by the factors described. Consider each factor in isolation, with everything else held the same.

Explanation / Answer

Increase the ability to pay dividends