fine During the previous year, Leveraged Inc. paid $110 million of interestexpense, and its average rate of interest for the year was 8.0%. Thecompany's ROE is 17.6%, and it pays no dividends.Estimate next year's interest expense assuming that interest rates will fall by22% and the company keeps a constant equity multiplier.SaveNext year's estimated interest expense is $ (Round to the nearest dollar.)

Step 1: Understand the ComponentsInterest Expense (Current Year):The company currently pays $110…

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