Problem:
The following information pertains to the common equity of Funtastic Furniture Co:
- Current selling price - $68.00
- Constant growth rate - 8.0%
- Most recently paid dividend - $3.50
- Flotation costs - 10%
- Marginal tax rate - 40%
Required:
Question: What is the company's cost of retained earnings and what is the company's cost of new common stock?
Note: Explain all steps comprehensively.