Suppose That to Fund This New Project,Aardvark Borrows $150 Million

question 74

Essay

Suppose that to fund this new project,Aardvark borrows $150 million with the principal to be paid in three equal installments at the end each year.Calculate the present value of Aardvark's interest tax shield.

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