An unlevered firm has expected earnings of $2,401 and a market value of equity of $19,600. The firm is planning to issue $5,000 of debt at 6 percent interest and use the proceeds to repurchase shares at their current market value. Ignore taxes. What will be the cost of equity after the repurchase?
A.15.21%
B.14.80%
C.14.39%
D.14.13%
E.13.86%