Mullineaux Corporation has a target capital structure of 70 percent common stock and 30 percent debt. Its cost of equity is 16 percent, and the cost of debt is 8 percent. The relevant tax rate is 30 percent. (a) What is Mullineaux’s WACC?
(b) The company president has approached you about Mullineaux’s Capital structures. He wants to know why the company doesn’t use more preferred stock financing, since it costs less than debt. What would you tell the president?

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?