On January 1,Year 1,Brown Co

question 39

Multiple Choice

On January 1,Year 1,Brown Co.issued bonds with a face value of $200,000,a stated rate of interest of 10%,and a 20-year term to maturity.The bonds were issued at face value.If Bluefield's tax rate is 40%,what is the after-tax cost of borrowing related to these bonds for Year 1?

• A)$12,000
• B)$8,000
• C)$20,000
• D)$28,000

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