Olsen Outfitters Inc. believes that its optimal capital structure consists of 60% common equity and 40% debt, and its tax rate is 25%. Olsen must raise additional capital to fund its upcoming expansion. The firm will have $1 million of retained earnings with a cost of rs = 13%. New common stock in an amount up to $9 million would have a cost of re = 15.5%. Furthermore, Olsen can raise up to $2 million of debt at an interest rate of rd = 9% and an additional $5 million of debt at rd = 11%. The CFO estimates that a proposed expansion would require an investment of $3.2 million. What is the WACC for the last dollar raised to complete the expansion? Round your answer to two decimal places.
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