Need help with explanations too... struggling with putting work into excel. I understand the concepts, but can't apply well.

P714 P715 Common stock value: Variable growth Home Place Hotels Inc. is entering into a 3-year remodeling and expansion project. The construction will have a limiting effect on earnings during that time, but when completed, it should allow the com- pany to enjoy much improved growth in earnings and dividends. Last year, the com- pany paid a dividend of $3.40. It expects zero growth in the next year. In years 2 and 3, 5% growth is expected, and in year 4, 15% growth. In year 5 and thereafter, growth should be a constant 10% per year. What is the maximum price per share that an investor who requires a return of 14% should pay for Home Place Hotels common stock? Common stock value: Variable growth Lawrence Industries' most recent annual dividend was $1.80 per share (D0 = $1.80), and the firm's required return is 11%. Find the market value of Lawrence's shares when: a. Dividends are expected to grow at 8% annually for 3 years, followed by a 5% constant annual growth rate in year 4 to infinity. b. Dividends are expected to grow at 8% annually for 3 years, followed by a 0% constant annual growth rate in year 4 to infinity. c. Dividends are expected to grow at 8% annually for 3 years, followed by a 10% constant annual growth rate in year 4 to infinity