The Herald Company has 50,000 shares of common stock outstanding. The Earnings per share of common stock for the year is $15.00. The dividend paid to the preferred stockholders during the year was $2.00 per share. Common stockholders received dividends totalling $150,000. Required: What is the dividend payout ratio for the year?

The Herald Company has 50,000 shares of common stock outstanding. The Earnings per share of common stock for the year is $15.00. The dividend paid to the preferred stockholders during the year was $2.00 per share. Common stockholders received dividends totalling $150,000. Required: What is the dividend payout ratio for the year?

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