Midwest Electric Company (MEC) uses only debt and common equity. It can borrow unlimited amounts at an interest rate of rd = 10% as long as it finances at its target capital structure, which calls for 35% debt and 65% common equity. Its last dividend (D0) was $3.30, its expected constant growth rate is 5%, and its common stock sells for $29. MEC's tax rate is 40%. Two projects are available: Project A has a rate of return of 14%, 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 the cost of common equity?
b. What is the WACC?