A MNC has a debt$-$to$-$equity ratio of $1\mathrm{.}25.$ The MNC issues corporate bonds at $7\mathrm{.}23\%$ post$-$tax. The cost of common equity for the MNC is $18\mathrm{.}53\%.$ The MNC considers pursuing an offshore project soon. The debt capacity of the project is $51\%$ and the required return on equity is $17\mathrm{.}22\%$ arising from a levered beta of $0\mathrm{.}40154.$

What is the weighted average cost of capital $($WACC$)$ of the project?

a$.12\mathrm{.}125\%$

b$.12\mathrm{.}252\%$

C$.18\mathrm{.}530\%$

d$.13\mathrm{.}592\%$

e$.$ None of the options in this question are correct.

What is the unlevered beta given the debt financing component associated with the project that the MNC is considering?

a$.0\mathrm{.}19675$

b$.0\mathrm{.}23229$

C$.0\mathrm{.}30016$

d$.0\mathrm{.}32476$

e$.0\mathrm{.}50154$