Answer:
The available options are:
a. 4,800
b. 6,000
c. 5,400
d. 54,000
The correct option is D, $54,000.
Explanation:
The value of the award each year is calculated by multiplying the number of shares granted by the share's closing price at the year's end.
To clarify, the value of Collen's 900 shares awarded by her employer is $54,000 (900*$60).
Hence, option D, $54,000 is the right choice. The other options are incorrect as multiplying any closing price by 900 would yield an amount around $54,000, excluding figures like $4,800, $6,000, or even $5,400.