American Inc. projects the following data for the coming year. If the firm follows the residual dividend policy and maintains its target capital structure, what will its payout ratio be? Briefly discuss.
EBIT $2,000,000 Capital Budget $850,000
Interest Rate 10% Debt 40%
Debt Outstanding $5,000,000 % Equity 60%
Shares Oustanding $5,000,000 Tax Rate 40%