The Payout Ratio Is Computed by Dividing

question 32

Multiple Choice

The payout ratio is computed 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 stock price.

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