Problem $9.$ Consider the following premerger information about a bidding firm $($Firm

Bidder$)$ and a target firm $($Firm Target$).$ Assume that both firms have no debt

outstanding. Suppose that synergies are $$30,000.$ Suppose that Firm B offers to pay Firm

T$\text{'}$s shareholders $$44$ in cash for each of their shares.

What is the NPV of the acquisition for Firm B$?$

a$)-$$$12,000$

b$)$ zero

c$)$ $$24,000$

d$)$ $$18,000$

e$)$ $$6,000$