Problem: D. Paul Inc. forecasts a capital budget of $725,000. The CFO wants to maintain a target capital structure of 45% debt and 55% equity, and it also wants to pay dividends of $200,000. If the company follows the residual dividend policy, how much income must it earn, and what will its dividend payout ratio be?
Select the correct answer.
NI = $599,740
Payout = 33.49%
NI = $599,410
Payout = 33.46%
NI = $600,070
Payout = 33.52%
NI = $599,080
Payout = 33.43%
NI = $598,750
Payout = 33.40%