Nelsons Metallurgy needs $1.36 million to fund an expansion project. The firm has decided to raise the funds through a negotiated offering. The terms of the offer include an offer price of $22.50 a share and an underwriting spread of 8.1 percent. How many shares must the firm sell in order to raise the funds it needs?

A.

65,772

B.

81,414

C.

65,340

D.

81,200

E.

55,915