The 7 Percent Preferred Stock of Midwest Muffler and Towing

question 48

Multiple Choice

The 7 percent preferred stock of Midwest Muffler and Towing is selling for $65 per share.What is the firm's cost of preferred stock if the tax rate is 21 percent and the par value per share is $100?

• A)12.79 percent
• B)11.21 percent
• C)11.46 percent
• D)10.55 percent
• E)10.77 percent

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