Taylor Systems has just issued preferred stock. The stock has a 12% annual dividend and a $100 par value

and was sold at $97.50 per share. In addition, flotation costs of $2.50 per share must be paid.

a.

Calculate the cost of the preferred stock.

b.

If

the firm sells the preferred stock with a 10% annual dividend and nets $90.00 after flotation costs,

what is its cost?