An Ottawa fiRm Earns Net Income of $25,000 in a Given

question 248

Multiple Choice

An Ottawa firm earns net income of $25,000 in a given year and the firm's retained earnings increase $15,000 for that same year. The retention ratio is:

• A) 25%
• B) 40%
• C) 60%
• D) 75%
• E) 100%

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