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RDJ Corp. has expected earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $5,000 (assumed to continue forever). Its unlevered cost of capital is 13.0% and its corporate tax rate is 35%. The company would like to borrow debt that amounts to $2,000 and use the proceeds to buy back shares. This debt has a 7.0% annual interest rate and pays interests annually. What is the firm’s cost of equity, after this capital conversion?