Walsh Company is considering three independent projects, each of which requires a $3 million investment. The...

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Walsh Company is considering three independent projects, each of which requires a $3 million investment. The estimated internal rate of return (IRR) and cost of capital for these projects are presented below: Project H (High risk): Cost of capital = 16% IRR = 18% Project M (Medium risk): Cost of capital = 14% IRR = 13% Cost of capital = 8% IRR = 11% Project L (Low risk): Note that the projects' costs of capital vary because the projects have different levels of risk. The company's optimal capital structure calls for 30% debt and 70% common equity, and it expects to have net income of $7,855,500. If Walsh establishes its dividends from the residual dividend model, what will be its payout ratio? Round your answer to two decimal places. 19.8 % Walsh Company is considering three independent projects, each of which requires a $3 million investment. The estimated internal rate of return (IRR) and cost of capital for these projects are presented below: Project H (High risk): Cost of capital = 16% IRR = 18% Project M (Medium risk): Cost of capital = 14% IRR = 13% Cost of capital = 8% IRR = 11% Project L (Low risk): Note that the projects' costs of capital vary because the projects have different levels of risk. The company's optimal capital structure calls for 30% debt and 70% common equity, and it expects to have net income of $7,855,500. If Walsh establishes its dividends from the residual dividend model, what will be its payout ratio? Round your answer to two decimal places. 19.8 %