Keyton Corporation's net operating income in Year 2 was $43,714, net income before taxes was $30,714, and the net income was $21,500. Total common stock was $200,000 at the end of both Year 2 and Year 1. The par value of common stock is $4 per share. The company's total stockholders' equity at the end of Year 2 amounted to $1,148,000 and at the end of Year 1 to $1,130,000. The company declared and paid $3,500 dividends on common stock in Year 2. The market price per share was $8.43 at the end of Year 2. The company's dividend payout ratio for Year 2 is closest to:
A. 16.3%
B. 11.4%
C. 0.8%
D. 1.8%
Answer: A
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