Everest Inc. is presently enjoying relatively high growth because of a surge in the demand for its new product. Management expects earnings and dividends to grow at a rate of 28% for the next 2 years, 18.00% in year 3 and 4 and after which competition will probably reduce the growth rate in earnings and dividends to constant growth rate of 6.25%. The companys last dividend was $1.00, its beta is 1.75, the market risk premium is 6.55%, and the risk-free rate is 4.50%. What is the current price of the common stock?

a) $18.62

b) $23.28

c) $22.54

d) $17.88

e) $21.42