Silvana Incprojects the Following Data for the Coming Year If

question 24

Multiple Choice

Silvana Incprojects the following data for the coming year If the firm follows the residual dividend policy and also maintains its target capital structure, what will its payout ratio be?

• A) 37.2%
• B) 39.1%
• C) 41.2%
• D) 43.3%
• E) 45.5%

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