Multiple Choice
The Sheridan Corporation is considering a merger with the Kent Company which has 600,000 outstanding shares selling for $20.An investment dealer has advised that to succeed in its merger Sheridan Corp.would have to offer $40 per share for Kent's stock.Sheridan Corp.stock is selling for $25.How many shares of Sheridan Corp.stock would have to be exchanged to acquire all of Kent's stock?
A) 960,000 shares
B) 600,000 shares
C) 750,000 shares
D) 480,000 shares
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