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Olsen Outfitters Inc. believes that its optimal capital structure consists of 50% common equity and 50% debt, and its tax rate is 25%. Olsen must raise additional capital to fund its upcoming expansion. The firm will have $2 million of retained earnings with a cost of rs= 13%. New common stock in an amount up to $6 million would have a cost of re= 15.0%. Furthermore, Olsen can raise up to $3 million of debt at an interest rate of rd= 9% and an additional $5 million of debt at rd= 10%. The CFO estimates that a proposed expansion would require an investment of $5.0 million. What is the WACC for the last dollar raised to complete the expansion? Round your answer to two decimal places.

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