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b. What would be the need for external financing of the net profit margin went up to 9.5 percent and dividend payout ratio was increase to 50% percent? Explain.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter4: Financial Planning And Forecasting

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Problem 7P

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