Answer:
(a) $61.11
(b) $54.44
Explanation:
1)
Value of Stock = Benchmark price-sales ratio × Stock's sales
             =  5.5 × 1,500,000
             = $8,250,000
Thus,
Price of stock = Value of Stock ÷ shares outstanding
            = 8,250,000 ÷ 135,000
            = $61.11
Thus, I would pay $61.11 for the stock.
2)
Value of Stock = Benchmark price-sales ratio × Stock's sales
             =  4.9 × 1,500,000
             = $7,350,000
Thus,
Price of stock = Value of Stock ÷ shares outstanding
            = $7,350,000 ÷ 135,000
            = $54.44
Thus, I would pay $54.44 for the stock.