Hydro Systems Has Bonds Outstanding with a Face Value of $1,000

question 31

Multiple Choice

Hydro Systems has bonds outstanding with a face value of $1,000, 13 years to maturity, and a coupon rate of 6.5 percent, paid annually. What is the company's pretax cost of debt if the bonds currently sell for $1,056?

• A) 5.87 percent
• B) 6.42 percent
• C) 4.71 percent
• D) 5.36 percent
• E) 5.55 percent

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