Suppose the company Powerland borrows the new $2 million debt as perpetual bonds at a 5% cost which is equal to therisk-free rate (rf). If Corporate Income Tax rate is 23% rate and the Personal Tax for Debtholders is 5%, by how much doesthe interest tax shield increase the value of Powerland?a. $1,621,053b. $100.000C.- $100,000d. $460,000

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