Assuming a Tax Rate of 40%, the After-Tax Cost of Interest

question 71

Multiple Choice

Assuming a tax rate of 40%, the after-tax cost of interest expense of $1,000,000 is

• A) $1,000,000
• B) $140,000
• C) $600,000
• D) $400,000

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