In: Accounting
The following condensed information was reported by Peabody Toys, Inc., for 2021 and 2020:
Required:
1. Determine the following ratios for 2021:
a. Profit margin on sales
b. Return on assets
c. Return on equity
2. Determine the amount of dividends paid to shareholders during 2021.
1.
a. Profit margin on sales $180 ÷ $5,200 = 3.5%
b. Return on assets $180 ÷ [($1,900 + 1,700) ÷ 2] = 10%
c. Return on equity $180 ÷ [($550 + 500) ÷ 2] = 34.3%
2.
Retained earnings beginning of period $100,000
Add: Net income 180,000
280,000
Less: Retained earnings end of period 150,000
Dividends paid $130,000
Dividends paid $130,000