Problem 2 Suppose company ABC can issue new 10-year bonds, with 6 percent, paid semi- annually, assume a tax rate of 40 percent. a) What is the company's before- and after-tax cost of debt if these bonds are issued at par value? b) What is the company's before and after-tax cost of debt if these bonds are issued at $98?

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Problem 2
Suppose company ABC can issue new 10-year bonds, with 6 percent, paid semi-
annually, assume a tax rate of 40 percent.
a) What is the company's before- and after-tax cost of debt if these bonds are
issued at par value?
b) What is the company's before and after-tax cost of debt if these bonds are issued
at $98?
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 2 Suppose company ABC can issue new 10-year bonds, with 6 percent, paid semi- annually, assume a tax rate of 40 percent. a) What is the company's before- and after-tax cost of debt if these bonds are issued at par value? b) What is the company's before and after-tax cost of debt if these bonds are issued at $98?
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