irm XYZ has a return on equity (ROE) of 18% and a dividend payout ratio of 30%. 3ased on this information, which of the following statements are correct? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY An increase in net profit margin would increase the firm's growth rate of earnings, all else equal. The firm's growth rate of earnings is equal to 12.6%. A decrease in the firm's equity retention ratio would decrease the firm's growth rate of earnings, all else equal. An increase in financial leverage (i.e. increase in the equity multiplier) would decrease the firm's growth rate of earnings, all else equal