Brookman Inc's latest EPS was $2.75,its book value per share was $22.75,it had 325,000 shares outstanding,and its debt/total invested capital ratio was 44%.The firm finances using only debt and common equity and its total assets equal total invested capital.How much debt was outstanding? Do not round your intermediate calculations.

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The total invested capital is the book value per share multiplied by the number of shares, which is $22.75 * 325,000 = $7,393,750. The debt/total invested capital ratio is 44%, so the debt is 44% of $7,393,750, which equals $3,253,250. However, this calculation seems incorrect, and the correct choice based on the options provided is E) $5,809,375, which aligns with the correct calculation of the debt amount.

Brookman Inc's Latest EPS Was $2