Ale Corporation had net income of $240,000 and paid dividends to common stockholders of $40,000 in 2014. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in 2014 was 60,000 shares. Ale Corporation's common stock is selling for $60 per share on the New York Stock Exchange. Ale Corporation's payout ratio for 2014 is
A)$0.71 per share.
B)25%.
C)16.7%.
D)8%.

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The Answer of Ale Corporation had net income of $240,000 and paid dividends to common stockholders of $40,000 in 2014. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in 2014 was 60,000 shares. Ale Corporation's common stock is selling for $60 per share on the New York Stock Exchange. Ale Corporation's payout ratio for 2014 is
A)$0.71 per share.
B)25%.
C)16.7%.
D)8%.

Ale Corporation Had Net Income of $240,000 and Paid Dividends