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Ponderosa co. bonds sells for $846.04. The coupon rate is 8 percent and the bonds mature in 25 years. Interest is paid semi-annually and the firm's tax rate is 34 percent. What is the aftertax cost of debt?

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Solution :
Semi annual coupon payment = 80/2=4

Period Cash Flow
0 -864.04
1 40
2 40
3 40
4 40
5 40
6 40
7 40
8 ...

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