The market value of Fords' equity, preferred stock, and debt are $7 billion, $1 billion, and $11 billion, respectively. Ford has a beta of 1.5, the market risk premium is 7%, and the risk-free rate of interest is 3%. Ford's preferred stock pays a dividend of $4 each year and trades at a price of $28 per share. Ford's debt trades with a yield to maturity of 7%. What is Ford's weighted average cost of capital if its tax rate is 40%?

A.8.97%

B.8.56%

C.9.79%

D.8.16%