Diggin Tools plans to issue new preferred stock, which has a market value of $85 per share. Holders of the stock will receive an annual dividend equal to $9.35. The flotation costs associated with the new issue were 6 percent and Diggin's marginal tax rate is 30 percent. What Diggin's component cost of preferred stock, rps?

A. 17.00%
B. 11.66%
C. 10.38%
D. 11.70%
E. 11.00%


Answer: D

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