Most states limit dividend policy by requiring that dividends ____.   a. not be paid unless the firm generates net earnings during the most recent year   b. not be paid when the firm is insolvent   c. be paid out of the firm’s capital   d. be paid only out of retained earnings

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  1. Most states limit dividend policy by requiring that dividends ____.
      a.
    not be paid unless the firm generates net earnings during the most recent year
      b.
    not be paid when the firm is insolvent
      c.
    be paid out of the firm’s capital
      d.
    be paid only out of retained earnings
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