Answer:
17.21%
Explanation:
Calculation for What is the target cost of equity
Target cost of equity= 13.4% + (13.4% - 8.6%) (.55 / .45) (1 - 35%)
Target cost of equity= 13.4% + (4.8%) (.55 / .45) (1 - 35%)
Target cost of equity=17.21%
Therefore the target cost of equity is 17.21%