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Back to Assignment Attempts Average / 2 15. Problem 10.15 (WACC and Cost of Common Equity) eBook Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 70% common equity and 30% debt to fund its $8 billion in operating assets. Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 16%, 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 next year (D1) is $4, and the current stock price is $35. a. What is the company's expected growth rate? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. % b. If the firm's net income is expected to be $1.4 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 M hp