Jimbob CoIs Considering Ways to Finance a Planned Business Expansion After

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Jimbob Co.is considering ways to finance a planned business expansion after which the company will have $150,000 in earnings before interest and income taxes.The income tax rate is 30%.One alternative being considered is to issue $500,000 in new preferred shares which will carry an annual dividend rate of 8%.The company's common shareholders' equity is expected to average $500,000.What will be the return on common shareholders' equity if this alternative is taken?

A) 0%.
B) 13%.
C) 15%.
D) 21%.