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A company has a book value of 125. It achieves an ROE of 20%. Its dividend payout ratio is 40%. Which of the following is correct?

a) Common shareholders "own" the full 25, but will receive 10 b) Common shareholders "own" 10 and will, therefore, receive 10 c) Common shareholders "own" the full 25, but will receive 15 d) Common shareholders "own" the full 25, and will receive 25

The beginning balance in the Retained Earnings account of a company was $11,000. The revenues and expenses were $220,000 and $170,000, respectively. During the year, the company paid dividends of $4,000

The ending balance in Retained Earnings was $61,000. Indicate whether the statement is true or false