a) Sharp's current capital structure of 60% equity, 35% debt, and 5% preferred stock is considered optimal. This year Sharp expects to have earnings after tax of $3.6 million

and to pay out $600,000 in dividends. Sharp can also raise up to $2 million in long-term debt at a pretax interest rate of 10.6% (all debt over $2 million will cost 11.4% pretax), and sell preferred stock at a cost of 11.5%. Sharp's marginal tax rate is 40%. The current value of

Sharp's common stock is $36 and a dividend of $2.15 is expected to be paid during the coming year. Dividends have been growing at an annual compound rate of 8% a year and are expected to continue growing at that rate. New shares can be sold to net the firm $34.50.

Sharp has an opportunity to invest in the following capital projects. Which one(s) should be accepted?

Project Cost Annual Cash Flow Project Life

1 $3.0 million $552,893 10 years

2 $2.5 million $693,481 5 years

3 $2.0 million $345,220 10 years