Both Firms Are 100% Equity-Financed

Both firms are 100% equity-financed. Firm A can acquire firm B for $82,500 in the form of either cash or stock. The synergy value of the deal is $12,500. What is the price per share of the post-merger firm following a cash acquisition?

A) $25.38
B) $25.50
C) $25.62
D) $25.76
E) $27.30