Which of the Following Mathematical Expressions Is Used to Calculate

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mathematical expressions is used to calculate the after-tax cost of debt, r_dT?

• A)r_dT = Firm's internal rate of return - Tax payments
• B)r_dT = Firm's internal rate of return - Tax savings
• C)r_dT = Bondholders' required rate of return (YTM) - Tax savings
• D)r_dT = Firm's internal rate of return - Dividend payments
• E)r_dT = Bondholders' required rate of return (YTM) - Interest payments

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