The outstanding bonds of The Purple Fiddle are priced at $898 and mature in nine years. These bonds have a 6 percent coupon and pay interest annually. The firm's tax rate is 35 percent. What is the firm's after-tax cost of debt?

A) 4.94 percent
B) 5.24 percent
C) 5.30 percent
D) 7.18 percent
E) 7.61 percent


A

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