The following is an extract from the statement of financial position of Verona Co at 30 September 2004: R Ordinary shares of 25 cents each 250,000 Reserves 350,000 7% preference shares of R1 each 250,000 15% long-dated bonds 150,000 Total long-term funds 1,000,000 The ordinary shares are currently quoted at R1.25 each, the bonds trading at R85 per R100 nominal and the preference shares at 65 cents each. The ordinary dividend of 10 cents has just been paid, and the expected growth rate in the dividend is 10%. Corporation tax is at the rate of 30%.

Required: Calculate the weighted average cost of capital for Verona Co. (10 marks)