Answer:
Option E is correct $4,166,620 was outstanding
Explanation:
EPS=$3.5
Book value per share=$22.75
Outstanding share=215,000
Total Equity=$22.75*215,000=$4,891,250
Debt Equity ratio=Debt/Total assets
46%=Debt/(Debt+Equity)
0.46*(Debt+$4,891,250)=Debt
Debt-0.46 Debt=$4,891,250*.46
0.54 Debt=$2,249,975
Debt=$2,249,975/0.54=$4,166,620