In its annual report this year, Longevity Office Equipment, Inc.reported net earnings of $2,981 million and dividends paid of $1,540 million. Your forecast of net income for next year is $3,130 million.

What are projected dividends for the company for next year?

Group of answer choices

$1,617 million

$1,540 million

$1,467 million

$1,000 million

None of these numbers is correct.