The Market Rate of Interest for a Bond Issue That

question 13

Multiple Choice

The market rate of interest for a bond issue that sells for more than its par value is

• A) less than the rate stated on the bond.
• B) equal to the rate stated on the bond.
• C) higher than the rate stated on the bond.
• D) independent of the rate stated on the bond.

Identify the impact of corporate tax rates on the cost of capital.

Learn how to calculate the retention ratio and its significance.

Understand the differences between cost of equity and cost of debt, and how to estimate each.

Grasp the concept of flotation costs and how they affect a firm's financing decision.

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