The following information pertains to Novak Company. Assume that all balance sheet amounts represent average balance figures.
Total assets
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$415000
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Stockholders' equity-common
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295000
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Total stockholders' equity
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260000
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Sales revenue
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120000
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Net income
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22300
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Number of shares of common stock
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5500
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Common dividends
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6400
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Preferred dividends
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7100
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What is Novak's payout ratio?
28.70%.
14%.
42%.
22%.