The Cookie Shoppe Expects Sales of $437,500 Next Year

question 90

Multiple Choice

The Cookie Shoppe expects sales of $437,500 next year. The profit margin is 4.8 percent and the firm has a 30 percent dividend payout ratio. What is the projected increase in retained earnings?

• A)$14,700
• B)$17,500
• C)$18,300
• D)$20,600
• E)$21,000

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