Burke Tires just paid a dividend of D₀ = $1.25. Analysts expect the company's dividend to grow by 30% this year, by 10% in Year 2, and at a constant rate of 5% in Year 3 and thereafter. The required return on this low-risk stock is 9.00%. What is the best estimate of the stock's current market value?

Select the correct answer.

a. $42.12

b. $41.38

c. $41.01

d. $41.75

e. $42.49