A. Taylor Systems has just issued preferred stock. The stock has a 12% annual dividend and a $100 par value and was sold at $97.50 per share. In addition, flotation costs of $2.50 per share must be paid.If the firm sells the preferred stock with a 10% annual dividend and nets $90.00 after flotation costs, what is its cost?

B. Billy and Mandy Jones have $25,000 to invest. On average, they do not make any investment that will not return at least 7.5% per year. They have been approached with an investment opportunity that requires $25,000 up front and has a payout of $6,000 at the end of each of the next 5 years. Calculate the internal rate of return (IRR)