Question 26 Not wanted Mesa Verde is an all-equity financed chain of retail furniture stores. Cory Space produces furniture and is the primary supplier to Mesa Verde. Mesa Verde has a beta of 1.62 as compared to Cozy Space's beta of 1.43. The risk-free rate of return is 3.1 percent and the market risk premium is 7.6 percent. What discount rate should Mesa Verde use if it considers a project that involves the manufacturing of furniture? Select one: a. 13.97 percent b. 12.92 percent O c. 13.50 percent d. 14.08 percent e. 14.54 percent