A Company Borrows Money at the Rate of 10% and Has

question 18

Multiple Choice

A company borrows money at the rate of 10% and has a tax rate of 25%.What is their after-tax cost of borrowing?

• A)2.5%
• B)7.5%
• C)10%
• D)12.5%

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