BVI Corporation Had Net Income of $1,600,000 and Paid Dividends

question 208

Multiple Choice

BVI Corporation had net income of $1,600,000 and paid dividends to common stockholders of $320,000 in 2017. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in 2017 was 500,000 shares. BVI Corporation's common stock is selling for $50 per share on the NASDAQ. BVI Corporation's payout ratio for 2017 is

• A) $5 per share.
• B) 20%.
• C) 32%.
• D) 5%.

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