Calculate Retention Ratio Given the Following Information: Cash Dividends Paid

question 137

Multiple Choice

Calculate retention ratio given the following information: cash dividends paid = $19,950; sales = $250,000; cost of goods sold = $100,000; selling and administrative expenses = $50,000; interest
Expense = $5,000; tax rate= 30%.

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

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Definitions:

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.

Preferred Stock

A class of stock issued by a corporation that bears preference rights, such as a preference to dividends before common stockholders.

Financing Activities

Transactions and events that affect long-term liabilities and equity of a company, such as issuing shares or taking loans.

Investing Activities

Refers to the acquisition and disposition of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash equivalents.