Presented Below Are Selected Data from the Financial Statements of Provost

question 173

Multiple Choice

Presented below are selected data from the financial statements of Provost Corp. $\begin{array}{lrr}&2018&2017\\\text { Net income } & \$ 110,000 & \$ 123,000 \\\text { Cash dividends paid on common stock } & \$ 42,000 & \$ 38,000 \\\text { Market price per share of common stock at the end of the year } & \$ 16.00 & \$ 13.00 \\\text { Shares of common stock outstanding } & 140,000 & 140,000\end{array}$ The dividend payout ratio for 2018 is

• A)1.8%.
• B)30.0%.
• C)36.3%.
• D)38.0%.

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Definitions:

Machinery Account

A ledger account that tracks the acquisition cost, depreciation, and disposal of machinery, reflecting its financial impact on a business.

Freight Costs

The charges incurred for transporting goods via air, land, or sea.

Machinery

Fixed assets used in the operation of a business to produce goods or services, often having a significant lifespan and being subject to depreciation.

Installation Costs

Expenditures associated with setting up equipment or machinery for its intended use.