The Payout Ratio Is Calculated by Dividing

question 119

Multiple Choice

The payout ratio is calculated by dividing

• A)total cash dividends paid by retained earnings.
• B)dividends paid per share by net income.
• C)total cash dividends paid by net income.
• D)dividends paid per share by year-end share price.

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