Assume the market value of Fords' equity, preferred stock and debt are $6 billion, $3 billion, and $13 billion, respectively. Ford has a beta of 1.7, the market risk premium is 8%, and the risk-free rate of interest is 3%. Ford's preferred stock pays a dividend of $2.50 each year and trades at a price of $30 per share. Ford's debt trades with a yield to maturity of 9.5%. What is Ford's weighted average cost of capital if its tax rate is 35%?
A) 9.78%
B) 10.24%
C) 9.31%
D) 11.18%
Answer: C
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