Bender and Co

question 85

Multiple Choice

Bender and Co. is issuing a $1,000 par value bond that pays 9% interest annually. Investors are expected to pay $918 for the 10-year bond. What is the after-tax cost of debt if the firm is in the 34% tax bracket?

• A) 6.83%
• B) 9.00%
• C) 10.35%
• D) 15.68%

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