The Following Balance Sheet and Income Statement Should Be Used

question 362

Multiple Choice

The following balance sheet and income statement should be used: The profit margin, the debt-equity ratio, and the dividend payout ratio are constant. Sales are expected to increase by $4,624 next year. What is the projected addition to retained earnings for next year?

• A) $229.44
• B) $1,108.96
• C) $1,663.44
• D) $2,241.41
• E) $2,772.40

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