Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 60 percent common equity and 40 percent debt to fund its $10 billion in operating assets. Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 13 percent, a before tax debt of 10 percent, and a tax rate of 25 percent. The company's retained earnings are adequate to provide the common equity portion of its capital budget. Its expected dividend next year (d1) is $3 and the current stock price is $35.

a. What is the company's expected growth rate?