Question Completion Status: Country Side, Inc. has sales of $264,200, costs of $185,600, and interest paid of $11,200. The depreciation expense is $36,900 and the tax rate is 21 percent. At the beginning of the year, the firm had retained earnings of $170,700. At the end of the year, the firm has retained earnings of $177,500. What is the amount of the dividends paid for the year? $16,330 $14,656 $15,930 $17,295 QUESTION 22 Colorado, Inc. has sales of $682,100. Earnings before interest and taxes is equal to 35 percent of sales. For the period, the firm paid $22,535 in interest. The tax rate is 21 percent. What is the profit margin? 25.04 percent 21.39 percent 19.91 percent 23.89 percent Save A