Answer: 43.75%
Explanation:
Payout ratio = Dividends paid / Earnings
Company has a Capital budget of $1 million which must be financed by 45% equity.
= 1,000,000 * 45%
= $450,000
This will be taken from the Net income which would leave the following for dividends;
= 800,000 - 450,000
= $350,000
Payout ratio = 350,000/800,000
= 0.4375
= 43.75%