$45,)$

The All$-$Star Basic Value Fund's portfolio is valued at $$300$ million. The fund has liabilities of $$24$ million, and the fund's net asset value is $$177$ million. What is the fund's number of shares outstanding?

Multiple Choice

$11\mathrm{.}58$ million

$16\mathrm{.}66$ million

$15\mathrm{.}59$ million

$17\mathrm{.}63$ million

$12\mathrm{.}53$ million