Answer :
Answer: $51.5MM
Explanation:
Royal Company wants to raise $51.5MM for the plant and this is the amount they will receive from the IPO after direct expenses.
As for the Direct expenses, Royal Company will raise an amount that will account for the amount of $51.5MM that they want to raise and still pay off any expenses (including direct expenses) that arise.
In other words, They will raise more than $51.5MM so that they may be able to get $51.5MM.