Determine the amount of dividends paid to shareholders


Response to the following problem:

The following condensed information was reported by Peabody Toys, Inc., for 2016 and 2015:


($ in 000s)

2016

2015

Income statement Information

 

 

Net sales

$5,200

$4,200

Net income

180

124

Balance sheet information

 

 

Current assets

$ 800

$ 750

Property, plant, and equipment (net)

1.100

950

Total assets

$1,900

$1,700

Current liabilities

$ 600

$ 450

Long-term liabilities

750

750

Paid-in capital

400

400

Retained earnings

150

100

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

$1,900

$1,700

Required:

1. Determine the following ratios for 2016:

a. Profit margin on sales.

b. Return on assets.

c. Return on shareholders' equity.

2. Determine the amount of dividends paid to shareholders during 2016.

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