Quali Tech wants to raise $21 million to purchase equipment by issuing new securities. Management estimates the issue will cost the firm $320,000 for accounting, legal, and other costs. The underwriting spread is 7.5 percent and the issue price is $22 per share. How many shares of stock must be sold if Quali Tech is to receive sufficient funds to purchase all the desired equipment

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