To help finance a major expansion, Large Hadron Company sold a noncallable bond 10 yearsago that now has 15 years to maturity. This bond has a 7.25% annual coupon, paidsemiannually, sells at a price of $1,125, and has a par value of $1,000. If the firm's tax rate is35%, what is the component (post-tax) cost of debt for use in the WACC calculation?4.06%4.71%5.97%6.25%3.88%

Option E: This option is correct.Step 1:We have to calculate the post-tax cost of debt.First of all,…

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