The pre-merger information about Firm M and Firm T is provided in the table below. The shareholders of Firm T have voted in favor of a buyout offer from Firm M, and have demanded $50 per share in cash. The synergy from the merger is estimated at $100,000. What would be the merger premium?

Company Shares outstanding Price per share

M 50,000 $80

T 20,000 $42

A) $600,000 B) $1,500,000 C) $400,000 D) $160,000 E) $260,000