The Payout Ratio Can Be Calculated by Dividing

question 76

Multiple Choice

The payout ratio can be calculated by dividing

• A) dividends per share by earnings per share.
• B) cash dividends by net income less preferred dividends.
• C) cash dividends by market price per share.
• D) dividends per share by earnings per share and dividing cash dividends by net income less preferred dividends.

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