Question: Marble Construction estimates that its WACC is 12% if equity comes from retained earnings. However, if the company issues new stock to raise new equity,

Marble Construction estimates that its WACC is 12% if equity comes from retained earnings. However, if the company issues new stock to raise new equity, it estimates that its WACC will rise to 12.5%. The company believes that it will exhaust its retained earnings at $2,400,000 of capital due to the number of highly profitable projects available to the firm and its limited earnings. The company is considering the following seven investment projects:

Project Size IRR
A $ 660,000 14.3 %
B 1,010,000 13.3
C 1,030,000 12.0
D 1,210,000 12.9
E 500,000 12.7
F 660,000 11.8
G 650,000 11.7

Assume that each of these projects is independent and that each is just as risky as the firm's existing assets. Which set of projects should be accepted?

Project A accept/don't accept
Project B accept/don't accept
Project C accept/don't accept
Project D accept/don't accept
Project E accept/don't accept
Project F accept/don't accept
Project G accept/don't accept

What is the firm's optimal capital budget? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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