Valorous Corporation will pay a dividend of $$1\mathrm{.}95$ per share at this year's end and a dividend of $$2\mathrm{.}45$ per share at the end of next year. It is expected that the price of Valorous' stock will be $$44$ per

share after two years. If Valorous has an equity cost of capital of $10\%,$ what is the maximum price that a prudent investor would be willing to pay for a share of Valorous stock today?

A$.$ $$40\mathrm{.}16$

B$.$ $$38\mathrm{.}15$

C$.$ $$42\mathrm{.}17$

D$.$ $$34\mathrm{.}14$