A firm is considering a project that requires an initial investment of capital by issuing $817 of debt at a before-tax cost of 9.6%, $565 of preferred stock at a cost of 10.7% and $333 of equity at a cost of 13.5%. The firm faces a tax rate of 40%. What will be the firm's weight on debt? give your answer in percentage form (example 10% should be entered as 10)

A firm is considering a project that requires an initial investment of capital by issuing $817 of debt at a before-tax cost of 9.6%, $565 of preferred stock at a cost of 10.7% and $333 of equity at a cost of 13.5%. The firm faces a tax rate of 40%. What will be the firm's weight on debt? give your answer in percentage form (example 10% should be entered as 10)

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