Dobson's Auto Earned $500,000 Last Year and Had a 20

question 28

Multiple Choice

Dobson's Auto earned $500,000 last year and had a 20% dividend payout ratio. How much did the firm add to its retained earnings?

• A) $325,000
• B) $425,000
• C) $250,000
• D) $400,000

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