MTD Inc. has a new bond issue that will net the firm $1,603,500. The bonds have a $1,500,000 par value, pay interest annually at a 6% coupon rate, and mature in 10 years. The firm has a marginal tax rate of 34%

The after-tax cost of the debt issue is
A) 5.1%.
B) 3.37%.
C) 5.6%.
D) 6.58%.


Answer: B

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