The following numbers are for three different companies: Cash.. Retained earnings Cash dividends Paid-in capital Total liabilities,

The following numbers are for three different companies:

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Cash.. Retained earnings Cash dividends Paid-in capital Total liabilities, Sales... Net income A 10 B C 50 $ 200 $ 400 900 800 3,500 80 0 500 1,000 2,500 2,000 600 300 1,400 5,000 10,000 4,000 200 500 800 1. For each company, compute the dividend payout ratio. 2. Interpretive Question: Which of the three companies is most likely to be a high-growth Internet company? Which is most likely to be an old, stable company? Explain.