Miller Fruit wants to expand its citrus grove operations. The firm estimates that it needs $8.6 million to buy land and establish its operations. Currently, the firm has 540,000 shares of stock outstanding at a market price per share of $47.50. If the firm decides to raise the needed capital through a rights offering, one right will be issued for each share of stock. The subscription price will be set at $40 a share. How many rights will a shareholder need to purchase one new share of stock in this offering?

A.

2.63 rights

B. 2.67 rights

C. 2.17 rights

D.

2.22 rights

E. 2.51 rights