Harper Enterprises has $180,000 of debt outstanding that is selling at par and has a coupon rate of 6.5%. If the tax rate is 24%, what is the present value of the tax shield on debt? A. $28,080 B. $43,200 C. $46,800 D. $29,250
Harper Enterprises has $180,000 of debt outstanding that is selling at par and has a coupon rate of 6.5%. If the tax rate is 24%, what is the present value of the tax shield on debt? A. $28,080 B. $43,200 C. $46,800 D. $29,250
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Transcribed Image Text:Harper Enterprises has $180,000 of debt outstanding
that is selling at par and has a coupon rate of 6.5%.
If the tax rate is 24%, what is the present value of the
tax shield on debt?
A. $28,080
B. $43,200
C. $46,800
D. $29,250
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