Last year, Big W Company reported earnings per share of $3.50 when its stock was sellingfor $87.50. If its earnings this year increase by 10 percent and the P/E ratio remains constant,what will be the price of its stock? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round yourfinal answer to 2 decimal places.)Stock Price

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