Calculate the cost of capital for a bond that has a $1,000 par value and a contract or coupon interest rate of 11%. Interest payments are $55 and paid semi-annually. The bond has a current market value of $1,000 and will mature in 20 years. The firm's marginal tax rate is 30% a. 11% b. 10.7% c. 7.7% d. 30%

Calculate the cost of capital for a bond that has a $1,000 par value and a contract or coupon interest rate of 11%. Interest payments are $55 and paid semi-annually. The bond has a current market value of $1,000 and will mature in 20 years. The firm's marginal tax rate is 30% a. 11% b. 10.7% c. 7.7% d. 30%

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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