Lewis, Schultz, and Nobel Development Corp

question 101

Multiple Choice

Lewis, Schultz, and Nobel Development Corp. has an after-tax cost of debt of 4.5%. With a tax rate of 30%, what is the yield on the debt?

• A) 4.5%
• B) 9.0%
• C) 1.89%
• D) 6.43%

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Interest Expense

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