Midwest Electric Company (MEC) uses only debt and common equity. It can borrow unlimited amounts at an interest rate of rd = 9% as long as it finances at its target capital structure, which calls for 40% debt and 60% common equity. Its last dividend (D0) was $3.25, its expected constant growth rate is 3%, and its common stock sells for $26. MEC's tax rate is 40%. Two projects are available: Project A has a rate of return of 12%, while Project B's return is 9%. These two projects are equally risky and about as risky as the firm's existing assets.
a. What is its cost of common equity?
b. What is the WACC?