Several years ago, the ABC Company sold a $1,000 par value bond that now has 15 years to maturity and a 6.50% annual coupon that is paid semiannually. The bond currently sells for $980 and the company's tax rate is 35%. What is the after-tax cost of debt

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Several years ago, the ABC Company sold a $1,000 par value bond that now has 15 years to maturity and a 6.50% annual coupon that is paid semiannually. The bond currently sells for $980 and the company's tax rate is 35%. What is the after-tax cost of debt

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