Stewart Inc.$\text{'}$s latest EPS was $$3\mathrm{.}50,$ its book value per share was $$22\mathrm{.}75,$ it had $135,000$ shares outstanding, and its debt$-$to$-$assets ratio was $46\%.$ How much debt was outstanding?

Select the correct answer.

a$.$ $$2,615,995$

b$.$ $$2,616,760$

c$.$ $$2,616,505$

d$.$ $$2,616,250$

e$.$ $$2,617,015$