Average dividend payout ratios and yields

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You are analyzing the dividend policy of Black and Decker, a manufacturer of tools and appliances. The following table summarizes the dividend payout ratios, yields, and expected growth rates of other firms in the waste disposal business.

Company	Payout Ratio	Dividend Yield	Ex. Growth
Fedders	11%	1.2%	11.0%

Maytag	37%	2.8%	23.0%
National Presto	67%	4.9%	13.5%
Toro	15%	1.5%	16.5%
Whirlpool	30%	2.5%	20.5%
Black & Decker	24%	1.3%	23.0%

a. Compare Black and Decker's dividend policy to those of its peers, using the average dividend payout ratios and yields.

b. Do the same comparison, controlling for differences in expected growth.

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