Answer:
option c 11.72%
Explanation:
We need to know the cost of equity which should be determinate with CAPM but we aren't given with the firm beta thus, we calcualte using the MM models and the similar beta of the other firm:
we multiply that beta by the capital structure of this similar firm
β of florida = (E/V x β) = 0.6 x 1.4 = 0.84
Now, that we got our firm beta we can solve for the CAPM:
[tex]Ke= r_f + \beta (r_m-r_f)[/tex]
risk free = 0.05
premium market = (market rate - risk free) 0.08
beta(non diversifiable risk) = 0.84
[tex]Ke= 0.05 + 0.84 (0.08)[/tex]
Ke 0.11720