The Management of Graphicopy Is Trying to Determine How Much

question 70

Multiple Choice

The management of Graphicopy is trying to determine how much debt they should have in their capital structure. If they sell $500,000 in perpetual bonds with a 9% coupon, what would be the present value of the tax shield? Assume the marginal tax rate is 35%.

• A) $18,750
• B) $29,250
• C) $175,000
• D) $45,000

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