Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 12

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Wyatt Oil issued $100 million in perpetual debt (at par) with an annual coupon of 7%.Wyatt will pay interest only on this debt.Wyatt's marginal tax rate is expected to be 40% for the foreseeable future.
-Wyatt's annual interest tax shield is closest to:

• A)$2.8 million
• B)$4.2 million
• C)$7.0 million
• D)$40 million

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