Galvatron Metals has a bond outstanding with a coupon rate of 6.4 percent and semiannual payments. The bond currently sells for $950 and matures in 24 years. The par value is $1,000 and the company's tax rate is 21 percent. What is the company's after-tax debt cost? Group of answer choices 4.34% 3.78% 3.41% 5.39% 3.19%

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Galvatron Metals has a bond outstanding with a coupon rate of 6.4
percent and semiannual payments. The bond currently sells for $950
and matures in 24 years. The par value is $1,000 and the company's
tax rate is 21 percent. What is the company's after-tax debt cost?
Group of answer choices
4.34%
3.78%
3.41%
5.39%
3.19%
Transcribed Image Text:Galvatron Metals has a bond outstanding with a coupon rate of 6.4 percent and semiannual payments. The bond currently sells for $950 and matures in 24 years. The par value is $1,000 and the company's tax rate is 21 percent. What is the company's after-tax debt cost? Group of answer choices 4.34% 3.78% 3.41% 5.39% 3.19%
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