The market$-$to$-$book ratio is $($Round to two decimal places.$)$

What does the market$-$to$-$book ratio tell us$?($Select the best choice below.$)$

A$.$ This means that investors are willing to pay $$2\mathrm{.}28$ for each $$1$ of shareholders' equity in the company's books.

B$.$ This means that investors are willing to pay $$2\mathrm{.}75$ for each $$2\mathrm{.}28$ of shareholders' equity in the company's books.

C$.$ This means that investors are willing to pay $$2\mathrm{.}28$ for each $$2\mathrm{.}75$ of shareholders' equity in the company's books.

D$.$ This means that investors are willing to pay $$1$ for each $$2\mathrm{.}28$ of shareholders' equity in the company's books.