Situational Software Co$.($SSC$)$ is trying to establish its optimal capital structure. Its current capital structure consists of $40\%$ debt and $60\%$ equity; however,

the CEO believes that the firm should use more debt. The risk$-$free rate, $r_{RF},$ is $5\%$; the market risk premium, $R{P}_M,$ is $6\%$; and the firm's tax rate is $25\%.$

Currently, SSC$\text{'}$s cost of equity is $14\%,$ which is determined by the CAPM. What would be SSC$\text{'}$s estimated cost of equity if it changed its capital structure to

$50\%$ debt and $50\%$ equity? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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