1. one year ago, the businesss earnings report posted $8.5 EPS, and the business paid a $3.6 dividend for each share. The ROE is 11%. Assume the retention ratio would stay the same for the next few years. What is the growth rate for the businesss common stock?

2. Assume the businesss dividend will grow at the fixed rate as last year in the future, and the current market value of the stock is $48. Find the cost of common stock?

3. $95 million project is in evaluation, and the management decides to use both debt and common stocks to fund the project. After bonds are issued, the remaining balance of the $95 million capital budget will be financed with retained earnings (retained earnings belong to common stock). The marginal tax rate is 26%. Given the information above, what is the weighted average cost of capital for the coming year?