Cullumber Co$.$ had net income for $2025$ of $$604000.$ The average number of shares outstanding for the period was $197000$ shares. The average number of shares under outstanding options, at an option price of $$30$ per share, is $11700$ shares. The average market price of the common stock during the year was $$36.$ What should Cullumber report for diluted earnings per share for the year ended $2025?$

A$.$ $$3\mathrm{.}04$

B$.$ $$2\mathrm{.}92$

C$.$ $$2\mathrm{.}89$

D$.$ $$3\mathrm{.}07$