Last Year Universal Transportation Retained $225,000 of the $750,000 Net

question 41

Multiple Choice

Last year Universal Transportation retained $225,000 of the $750,000 net income it generated. This year Universal generated net income equal to $550,000. If Universal follows the constant payout ratio dividend policy, how much should it pay in total dividends this year?

• A)$550,000
• B)$385,000
• C)$165,000
• D)$715,000
• E)$525,000

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