The owners of H.M. Hornes Company are several wealthy Texans the company earned $ 3.5 million after taxes this year, with 1.0 Million shares outstanding, earnings per share were $ 3.50, shares have recently been sold at $ 72.00 among current shareholders . Two dollars of this value are explained by the anticipation of investors of a cash dividend. As Financial Manager of H.M. Hornes, you have completed the alternative of repurchasing some of the company's ordinary shares with an offer of auto purchase at $ 72.00 per share. A. How many shares could the company buy back if you select this alternative of repurchasing some of the company's ordinary shares with an offer of auto purchase at $ 72.00 per share? B. What is the profit per share after the repurchase? C. What is the most convenient option between the payment of dividends in cash or repurchase?