Greene Co Is Planning a Project for Which It Will Issue

question 163

Multiple Choice

Greene Co. is planning a project for which it will issue new bonds. Bonds in the same risk class issued by another firm are currently priced at $954.90, have 25 years remaining to maturity, and
Pay coupons of $75 every year. If Greene's marginal tax rate is 34%, what is the pre-tax cost of debt
For the project?

• A) 7.92%
• B) 7.50%
• C) 7.20%
• D) 8.12%
• E) 9.04%

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