Starbucks currently has a market price of $$22\mathrm{.}15$ per common share and a P$/$E ratio of $43.$ Diedrich Coffee, a competitor to Starbucks, has a market price of #$3\mathrm{.}84$ per share and a P$/$E ratio of $6.$

a$.$ Calculate the earning of both companies

b$.$ Compare the earnings growth prospects of the two companies

A$.$ a$.$ Starbucks $$0\mathrm{.}64$; Diedrich $$0\mathrm{.}52$

b$.$ The market apparently does not see the future earnings growth for Diedrich as for Starbucks.

B$.$ a$.$ Starbucks $$0\mathrm{.}52$; Diedrich $$0\mathrm{.}64$

b$.$ The market apparently does not see the future earnings growth for Starbucks as for Diedrich.

C$.$ a$.$ Starbucks $$0\mathrm{.}52$; Diedrich $$0\mathrm{.}64$

b$.$ The market apparently does not see the future earnings growth for Diedrich as for Starbucks.

D$.$ a$.$ Starbucks $$0\mathrm{.}64$; Diedrich $$0\mathrm{.}52$

The market apparently does not see the future earnings growth for Starbucks as for Diedrich.