What is the company's WACC?

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Umbrella Corp is expected to pay a dividend at year end of D1 = $2.50. This dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5.00% per year, and the common stock is currently valued at $71.00 per share. The before-tax cost of debt is 6.75%, and the tax rate is 40%. The target capital structure consists of 40% debt and 60% common equity. What is the company's WACC? (Ch. 10)

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7.74%
6.73%
3.73%
6.19%
7.81%
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