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ools S uctory Ch 10: End-of-Chapter Problems - The Cost of Capital Back to Assignment Attempts Keep the Highest/2 10. Problem 10.15 (WACC and Cost of Common Equity) 9 ellook Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 60% common equity and 40% debt to fund its $11 billion in operating assets. Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 15%, a before-tax cost of debt of 12%, and a tax rate of 25%. The company's retained earnings are adequate to provide the common equity portion of its capital budget. Its expected dividend nex year (D₁) is $3, and the current stock price is $26. a. What is the company's expected growth rate? Do not round intermediate calculations, Round your answer to two decimal places. ●x b. If the firm's net income is expected to be $1.7 billion, what portion of its net income is the firm expected to pay out as dividends? Do not round intermediate calculations Round your answer to two decimal places. (Hint: Refer to Equation below.) Growth rate= (1-Payout ratio)ROE Grade it Now Save & Continue Continue without saving C A-Z BRIN