The Cost of Debt: PackMan Corporation Has Semiannual Bonds Outstanding

question 1

Multiple Choice

The cost of debt: PackMan Corporation has semiannual bonds outstanding with nine years to maturity and are currently priced at $754.08. If the bonds have a coupon rate of 7.25 percent, then what is the after-tax cost of debt for Beckham if its marginal tax rate is 30 percent? Complete the calculation as is done on Wall Street.

• A) 7.050%
• B) 8.225%
• C) 11.750%
• D) 12.095%

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