What Is the After-Tax Cost of Preferred Stock That Pays

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the after-tax cost of preferred stock that pays a 12% dividend and sells at par if the firm's tax rate is 35%?

• A) 7.8%
• B) 8.5%
• C) 12.0%
• D) 16.2%

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