What is the companys expected growth rate

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WACC and Cost of Common Equity

Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 40% common equity and 60% debt to fund its $12 billion in operating assets.

Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 15%, a before-tax cost of debt of 9%, and a tax rate of 40%. The company's retained earnings are adequate to provide the common equity portion of its capital budget. Its expected dividend next year (D1) is $2 and the current stock price is $21.

What is the company's expected growth rate? Round your answer to two decimal places at the end of the calculations. Do not round your intermediate calculations.
%

If the firm's net income is expected to be $2.0 billion, what portion of its net income is the firm expected to pay out as dividends? (Hint: Refer to Equation below.)

Growth rate = (1 - Payout ratio)ROE

Round your answer to two decimal places at the end of the calculations. Do not round your intermediate calculations.
%

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