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The Evanec Company's next expected dividend, D₁, is $2.58; its growth rate is 7%; and its common stock now sells for $38.00. New stock (external equity) can be sold to net $34.20 per share.

1. What is Evanec's cost of retained earnings, r_s? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

   r_s = %

2. What is Evanec's percentage flotation cost, F? Round your answer to two decimal places.

   F = %

3. What is Evanec's cost of new common stock, r_e? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

   r_e = %