Shweta Ltd. has retained earnings of Rs. 72 lakh and equity capital of Rs. 38 lakh. If the equity investors expect a rate of return of 17% and the cost of issuing fresh equity is 6%, the cost of external equity is ___________.
A
16.4%
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B
17.4%
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C
17.7%
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D
18.1%
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E
19.1%
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Solution
The correct option is D18.1% Cost of external equity K'e = Ke/1-f Where K'e = Constant of external equity. Ke = Required rate of return f = cost of issue K'e = 0.17/1-0.06 = 18.10%.