Over the first four years of the company's life, the company earned the following net income (loss): S $3,000; $6,000, and ($2,000). If the company's ending retained earnings is $10,000 after year 4, what is the average amount of dividends paid per year?
a) 6,000;
b) $ 0
c) $7,000.
d) $750
e) $3,000.