Firm $x$ is planning on merging with Firm Y$.$ Both firms are currently $100\%$ equity$-$financed. Firm $x$ will pay Firm Y$\text{'}$s stockholders the current value of their stock in shares of Firm X$.$ Firm X currently has $3,900$ shares outstanding at a market price of $$40$ a share. Firm Y currently has $2,200$ shares outstanding at a price of $$17$ a share. If the aftermerger total earnings are $$7,800,$ what will be the earnings per share $($EPS$)$ after the merger?

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$$1\mathrm{.}86$

$$1\mathrm{.}75$

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$$1\mathrm{.}81$