For a Company Whose Target Capital Structure Calls for 50

For a company whose target capital structure calls for 50% debt and 50% common equity, which of the following statements is correct?

A) The cost of equity is always equal to or greater than the cost of debt.
B) The WACC is calculated on a before-tax basis.
C) The WACC exceeds the cost of equity.
D) The cost of retained earnings typically exceeds the cost of new common stock.