Jay's Bakery Has a Bond Issue Outstanding That Matures in Eight

question 77

Multiple Choice

Jay's Bakery has a bond issue outstanding that matures in eight years. The bonds pay interest semiannually. Currently, the bonds are quoted at 97.8 percent of face value and carry a coupon rate of 5.7 percent. What is the aftertax cost of debt if the tax rate is 21 percent?

• A) 4.88 percent
• B) 4.16 percent
• C) 5.87 percent
• D) 4.78 percent
• E) 6.05 percent 

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