Sorensen Systems Inc. is expected to pay a $2.50 dividend at year end (D₁ = $2.50), the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5.50% a year, and the common stock currently sells for $87.50 a share. The before-tax cost of debt is 7.50%, and the tax rate is 25%. The target capital structure consists of 45% debt and 55% common equity. What is the companys WACC if all the equity used is from retained earnings? Do not round your intermediate calculations.

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7.13%

6.62%

5.69%

7.35%

5.10%