Suppose a Firm Pays Total Dividends of $35,000 Out of Net

question 45

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm pays total dividends of $35,000 out of net income of $50,000. What would the firm's retention ratio be?

• A) 0.30 percent
• B) 0.70 percent
• C) 30.00 percent
• D) 70.00 percent

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