Smith and Sons Inc. has a target capital structure that calls for 40 percent debt, 10 percent preferred stock, and 50 percent common equity. The firm's current after-tax cost of debt is 6 percent, and it can sell as much debt as it wishes at this rate. The firm expects to retain $15,000 in earnings over the next year. Where will a break in the WACC curve occur??
A. ?$12,500
B. ?$15,000
C. ?$30,000
D. ?$25,000
E. ?$42,500
Answer: C
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