A fiRm Currently Has Sales of $550,000, a 6% Profit

question 347

Multiple Choice

A firm currently has sales of $550,000, a 6% profit margin and a 40% dividend payout ratio. What is the anticipated amount of dividends to be paid to shareholders if sales are expected to increase by
5%?

• A) $13,200
• B) $13,860
• C) $34,650
• D) $220,000
• E) $231,000

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Delayed-response Task

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