Empire Electric Company (EEC) uses only debt and common equity. It can borrow unlimited amounts at an interest rate of rd 5 9% as long as it finances at its target capital structure, which calls for 35% debt and 65% common equity. Its last dividend (D0) was $2.20, its expected constant growth rate is 6%, and its common stock sells for $26. EEC's tax rate is 40%. Two projects are available: Project A has a rate of return of 12% and Project B's return is 11%. These two projects are equally risky and about as risky as the firm's existing assets.

1-What is its cost of common equity?

2-What is the WACC?

3-Which projects should Empire accept?