Turner Cement Products Has a Bond Issue Outstanding That Matures

question 266

Multiple Choice

Turner Cement Products has a bond issue outstanding that matures in 12 years. The bonds pay interest semi-annually. Currently, the bonds are quoted at 102.5 percent of face value and carry an
8) 5 percent coupon. The firm's tax rate is 35 percent. What is Turner's after-tax cost of debt?

• A) 5.08 percent
• B) 5.31 percent
• C) 6.84 percent
• D) 7.29 percent
• E) 8.17 percent

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