Blease Inc. has a capital budget of $625,000, and it wants to maintain a target capital structure of 60% debt and 40% equity. The company forecasts a net income of $475,000. If it follows the residual dividend policy, what is its forecasted dividend payout ratio? A. 40.61% B. 42.75% C. 45.00% D. 47.37% E. 49.74%

Blease Inc. has a capital budget of $625,000, and it wants to maintain a target capital structure of 60% debt and 40% equity. The company forecasts a net income of $475,000. If it follows the residual dividend policy, what is its forecasted dividend payout ratio? A. 40.61% B. 42.75% C. 45.00% D. 47.37% E. 49.74%

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Chapter15: Distributions To Shareholders: Dividends And Repurchases

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