Considering Each Action Independently and Holding Other Things Constant, Which

Multiple Choice

Considering each action independently and holding other things constant, which of the following actions would reduce a firm's need for additional capital?

A) An increase in the dividend payout ratio.
B) A decrease in the profit margin.
C) A decrease in the days sales outstanding.
D) An increase in expected sales growth.
E) A decrease in the accrual accounts (accrued wages and taxes) .