Crestar Company reported net income of $142,600 on 26,000 average outstanding common shares. Preferred dividends total $12,600. On the most recent trading day, the preferred shares sold at $56 and the common shares sold at $86. What is this company's current price-earnings ratio? (Do not round your intermediate calculations.)

A. 18.23
B. 17.20
C. 15.68
D. None of these answers is correct.


Answer: B

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