A Firm Has Interest Expense of $6,500 Each Year for Ten

question 85

Multiple Choice

A firm has interest expense of $6,500 each year for ten years. If the tax rate is 35% and the discount rate is 6%, compute the value of the interest rate tax shield.

• A) $16,744
• B) $16,424
• C) $16,578
• D) $16,987

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