Bay Beach Industries wants to maintain their capital structure of 40% debt and 60% equity. The firm's tax rate is 34%. The firm can issue the following securities to finance the investments:

Bonds: Mortgage bonds can be issued at a pre-tax cost of 9 percent. Debentures can be issued at a pre-tax cost of 10.5 percent.

Common Equity: Some retained earnings will be available for investment. In addition, new common stock can be issued at the market price of $46. Flotation costs will be $3 per share. The recent common stock dividend was $3.60. Dividends are expected to grow at 6% in the future.

What is the cost of external equity?

14.3%

13.83%

14.4%

14.87%

11.69%