Baxter International Inc. can obtain funds for future investments through retained earnings, new issues of common stock, and issuance of debt. Baxter's stock currently sells for $18 per share, paid a dividend of $1.20 last year (D0=$1.20), has a growth rate of 6% that is expected to continue, and new issues carry flotation costs of 7%. Baxter's bonds sell for $945, pays a 7% annual coupon, matures in 30 years, and new issues carry 3% flotation costs. Baxter's tax rate is 30%. What is Baxter's cost of new common stock?

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13.60%

12.67%

13.07%

6.76%

6.06%