Calculate Payout Ratio Given the Following Information: Cash Dividends Paid

question 42

Multiple Choice

Calculate payout ratio given the following information: cash dividends paid = $35,525; sales = $900,000; cost of goods sold = $625,000; selling and administrative expenses = $100,000; interest
Expense = $30,000; tax rate= 30%.

• A) 70%
• B) 30%
• C) 50%
• D) 35%
• E) 65%

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