Lamey Co. has an unlevered cost of capital of 10.9 percent, a tax rate of 35 percent, and expected earnings before interest and taxes of $21,800. The company has $25,000 in bonds outstanding that sell at par and have a coupon rate of 6 percent. What is the cost of equity?

14.29 percent

14.07 percent

11.60 percent

15.64 percent

13.36 percent