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The Ventura Company reported total stockholders' equity of $500,000 at December 31, 2010. In addition, there were 80,000 shares of common stock and zero shares of preferred stock outstanding for the entire year. During 2010, Ventura earned net income equal to $75,000, which included deductions of $7,000 for interest and $11,000 for income taxes. Total dividends paid to common stockholders during the year were $60,000. The company's statement of cash flows showed $56,000 in net cash inflows from operating activities, and its stock was selling for $17 per share on December 31, 2010.
-The dividend yield was:

• A)4.4%
• B)4.7%
• C)7.0%
• D)7.5%

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Definitions:

Financial Measures

Quantitative indicators used to assess a company's financial performance, including net income, return on investment, and earnings per share.

Nonfinancial Measures

Performance metrics that are not related to money but indicate other forms of organizational success, such as customer satisfaction or employee turnover rates.

Customer Satisfaction

The measure of how well a company's products or services meet or exceed customer expectations.

Balanced Scorecard

A strategic planning and management system used to align business activities with the vision and strategy of the organization, improve internal and external communications, and monitor organizational performance against strategic goals.