Question

    A company had EBIT of Rs.3,70,000. The interest expense

    was Rs.45,000. The tax rate is 30%. The company paid Rs.31,000 dividend. What is the retention ratio of the firm?
    A 79% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 84% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 86% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 64% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 68% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Retention ratio = (net profit – dividend) / net profit Retention ratio = ( EBIT – interest – tax – dividend) / net profit Retention ratio = (370000 – 45000 – 97,500 – 31,000) / 2,27,500   Retention ratio = 86.37%

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