Debreu Beverages Has an Optimal Capital Structure That Is 70

Multiple Choice

Debreu Beverages has an optimal capital structure that is 70% common equity, 20% debt, and 10% preferred stock. Debreu's pretax cost of equity is 9%. Its pretax cost of preferred equity is 7%, and its pretax cost of debt is also 5%. If the corporate tax rate is 35%, what is the weighed average cost of capital?

A) Between 7% and 8%
B) Between 8% and 9%
C) Between 9% and 10%
D) Between 10% and 12%