Micro Spinoffs, Inc., issued 10-year debt a year ago at par value with a coupon rate of6%, paid annually. Today, the debt is selling at $1,060. The firm's tax bracket is 30%.Micro Spinoffs also has preferred stock outstanding. The stock pays a dividend of $6 pershare, and the stock sells for $40.Micro Spinoffs's cost of equity is 17%. What is its WACC if equity is 60%, preferred stockis 10%, and debt is 30% of total capital? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Roundyour answer to 2 decimal places.)WACC%

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