Beaufort Corp

question 101

Multiple Choice

Beaufort Corp. stock currently sells for $50 per share? The annual dividend payment is $2.00 per share and earnings per share are $6.00. The dividend yield is_______ and the dividend payout ratio is______ .

• A) 12%; .4%
• B) 8.33%; 25%
• C) 4%; 33%
• D) 33%; 4%.

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