Question

Dividends paid is equal to

A . cash provided by operations less capital expenditures.
B . Free cash flow less cash provided by operations and capital expenditures.
C . cash provided by investing activities less capital expenditures.
D . Free cash flow less cash provided by investing activities and capital expenditures.

Answer 1

B . Free cash flow less cash provided by operations and capital expenditures.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Business, dividends can be defined as share of profits and retained earnings that a publicly listed company pays out to its investors or shareholders for investing into the business venture.

Dividends paid is equal to free cash flow less cash provided by operations and capital expenditures.

Free cash flow isn't reported on the statement of cash flows and it is the cash provided by operations less capital expenditures and cash dividends.