Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 55% common equity and 45% debt to fund its $8 billion in operating assets. Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 13%,a before-tax cost of debt of 9%, and a tax rate of 25%. The company's retained earnings are adequate to provide the common equity portion of its capital budget.Its expected dividend next year (D1) is $2, and the current stock price is $31.Oa. What is the company's expected growth rate? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.%b. If the firm's net income is expected to be $1.0 billion, what portion of its net income is the firm expected to pay out as dividends? Do not round intermediatecalculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. (Hint: Refer to Equation below.)Growth rate-(1-Payout ratio) ROE

> For calculate growth rate, first we need to find cost of equity by using WACC equation> WACC…

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