Scanlon Inc.'s CFO hired you as a consultant to help her estimate the cost of capital. You have been provided with the following data: rRF = 4.10%; RPM = 5.25%; and b = 0.70. Based on the CAPM approach, what is the cost of equity from retained earnings? a. 9.25%
b. 7.78%
c. 7.08%
d. 7.00%
e. 8.47%