Assume the Profit Margin and the Payout Ratio of Major

question 29

Multiple Choice

Assume the profit margin and the payout ratio of Major Manuscripts, Inc.are constant.If sales increase by 9 percent, what is the pro forma retained earnings?

• A)$5,220.18
• B)$5,721.42
• C)$6,308.50
• D)$6,648.42
• E)$7,028.56

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