Using the Following Financial Data, Determine the Maximum Dividends Per

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Multiple Choice

Using the following financial data, determine the maximum dividends per share that can be paid to stockholders before the firm's value would be threatened.Base your answer on the economic value added model.

• A) $0.15
• B) $0.85
• C) $1.55
• D) $1.79
• E) $2.60

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