Calculate Retention Ratio Given the Following Information: Cash Dividends Paid

question 37

Multiple Choice

Calculate retention ratio given the following information: cash dividends paid = $19,950; sales = $250,000; cost of goods sold = $100,000; selling and administrative expenses = $50,000; interest expense = $5,000; tax rate= 30%.

• A) 70%
• B) 30%
• C) 50%
• D) 35%
• E) 65%

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