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Alternative dividend policies Given the earnings per share over the period 2015-2022 shown in the following table, determine the annual dividend per share under each of the policies set forth in parts a through d. a. Pay out 60% of earnings in all years with positive earnings b. Pay $0.50 per share and increase to $0.70 per share whenever earnings per share rise above $1.00 per share for two consecutive years c. Pay $0.50 per share except when earnings exceed $1.10 per share, in which case pay an extra dividend of 70% of earnings above $1.10 per share d. Combine policies in parts b and c When the dividend is raised (in part b), raise the excess dividend base (in part c) from $1.10 to $1.20 per share. e. Compare and contrast each of the dividend policies described in parts a through d. a. If the firm pays out 60% of earnings in all years with positive earnings, the annual dividend the firm would pay in year 2017 is $. (Round to the nearest cent.) Data Table (Click on the icon here into a spreadsheet order to copy the contents of the data table below Year 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Earnings per share $1.47 $1.66 $1.28 - 50.73 $1.07 50.65 $0.92 $0.49 Enter your answer in the answer box and parts remaining Cheer