In: Finance
Office Depot had common stock of $6,800 and retained earnings of $5,000 at the beginning of the year. At the end of the year, the common stock balance is $7,100 and the retained earnings account balance is $5,500. The net income for the year is $980. What is the retention ratio?
Net income for the year = $980
Addition to retained earnings for the year = Closing balance of retained earnings - Opening balance of retained earnings
Addition to retained earnings for the year = $5500 - $5000
Addition to retained earnings for the year = $500
Retention ratio for the year = Addition to retained earnings for the year/Net income for the year
Retention ratio for the year = $500/$980
Retention ratio for the year = 51.02%