Suppose a Project Financed Via an Issue of Debt Requires

question 49

Multiple Choice

Suppose a project financed via an issue of debt requires five annual interest payments of $20 million each year. If the tax rate is 30% and the cost of debt is 5%, what is the value of the interest rate tax shield?

• A) $32.35 million
• B) $22.67 million
• C) $22.25 million
• D) $25.98 million

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