Problem A A firm has determined its cost of each source of capital and optimal capital structure, which is composed of the following sources and target market value proportions:                                             Target market Source of capital             proportion          After‑tax cost of                                                                         capital ______________________________________________________  Long‑term debt                         40%                               6%  Preferred stock                          10%                              11%  Common stock equity               50%                              15%

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