1.Sorensen Systems Inc. is expected to pay a $2.50 dividend at year end (D₁ = $2.50), the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5.50% a year, and the common stock currently sells for $87.50 a share. The before-tax cost of debt is 7.50%, and the tax rate is 25%. The target capital structure consists of 45% debt and 55% common equity. What is the company's WACC if all the equity used is from retained earnings? Do not round your intermediate calculations.

2.A firm buys on terms of 3/15, net 45. It does not take the discount, and it generally pays after 85 days. What is the nominal annual percentage cost of its non-free trade credit, based on a 365-day year?

3.A firm buys on terms of 2/8, net 45 days, it does not take discounts, and it actually pays after 85 days. What is the effective annual percentage cost of its non-free trade credit? (Use a 365-day year.)

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Clayton Industries is planning its operations for next year. Ronnie Clayton, the CEO, wants you to forecast the firm's additional funds needed (AFN). Data for use in your forecast are shown below. Based on the AFN equation, what is the AFN for the coming year? Dollars are in millions.

Last year's sales = S0	$350		Last yr's accounts payable	$40
Sales growth rate = g	30%		Last yr's notes payable	$50
Last year's total assets = A0 *	$360		Last yr's accruals	$30
Last year's prof margin = PM	5%		Target payout ratio	60%