Return on Common Stockholders Equity, Dividend Yield, and Dividend Payout The following information relates to Litchfield, Inc.: 2015 2016 Net income $125,000 $150,000 Preferred stock dividends 15,000 18,000 Average common stockholders equity 4,000,000 4,200,000 Dividend per common share 2.80 3.20 Earnings per share 5.80 6.00 Market price per common share, year-end 58.00 59.50

a. Calculate the companys return on common stockholders equity for 2015 and 2016.

b. Calculate the companys dividend yield for 2015 and 2016.

c. Calculate the companys dividend payout for 2015 and 2016. Round answers to one decimal point. 2015 2016

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