Which of the following is NOT a way that a firm can increase its dividend?
A) by increasing its retention rate
B) by decreasing its shares outstanding
C) by increasing its earnings (net income)
D) by increasing its dividend payout rate

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Increasing the retention rate means the firm is retaining more earnings for reinvestment rather than distributing them as dividends, which does not increase the dividend.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Way That a Firm