The Payout Ratio Can Be Calculated by Dividing

question 50

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 preference 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 preference dividends.

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