Donner,Inc

Multiple Choice

Donner,Inc.will finance a proposed investment by issuing new securities while maintaining its optimal capital structure of 60% debt and 40% equity.The firm can issue bonds at a price of $950.00 before $15 flotation costs.The 10-year bonds will have an annual coupon rate of 8% and a face value of $1,000.The company can issue new equity at a before-tax cost of 16% and its marginal tax rate is 34%.What is the appropriate cost of capital to use in analyzing this project?

A) 3.63%
B) 8.77%
C) 9.97%
D) 11.81%