Multiple Choice
Planners have determined that sales will increase by 20% next year,and the profit margin will remain at 10% of sales.Which one of the following statements is correct if the payout ratio remains at 30%?
A) Net income will increase by 10% next year.
B) The addition to retained earnings will increase by 20% next year.
C) The dividend will increase by 6% next year.
D) The addition to retained earnings will equal 6% of the sales increase next year.
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