Reingaart Systems is expected to pay a $4.2 dividend at year end (D1 = $4.2), the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 4.1% a year, and the common stock currently sells for $62 a share. The before-tax cost of debt is 8.4%, and the tax rate is 24%. The target capital structure consists of 75% debt and 25% common equity. What is the company's WACC if all equity is from retained earnings?

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Reingaart Systems is expected to pay a $4.2 dividend at year end (D1 = $4.2),
the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 4.1% a year, and the common
stock currently sells for $62 a share. The before-tax cost of debt is 8.4%, and the tax
rate is 24%. The target capital structure consists of 75% debt and 25% common
equity. What is the company's WACC if all equity is from retained earnings?
8.41%
O 7.51%
8.11%
O 7.81%
O 8.71%
Transcribed Image Text:Reingaart Systems is expected to pay a $4.2 dividend at year end (D1 = $4.2), the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 4.1% a year, and the common stock currently sells for $62 a share. The before-tax cost of debt is 8.4%, and the tax rate is 24%. The target capital structure consists of 75% debt and 25% common equity. What is the company's WACC if all equity is from retained earnings? 8.41% O 7.51% 8.11% O 7.81% O 8.71%
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