The payout ratio can be calculated by dividing
a. dividends per share by earnings per share.
b. cash dividends by net income less preferred dividends.
c. cash dividends by market price per share.
d. dividends per share by earnings per share and dividing cash dividends by net income less preferred dividends.
Answer: cash dividends by net income less preferred dividends
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