Several years ago the Jason Company sold a $1,000 par value, non-callable bond that now has 20 years to maturity and a 7.00% annual coupon that is paid semiannually. The bond currently sells for $925 and the company's tax rate is 40%. What is the company's after-tax cost of debt component that it will use in its WACC calculation? 5.035% 4.832% 4.360% O 4.940% 4.646%

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Several years ago the Jason Company sold a $1,000 par value, non-callable bond that now
has 20 years to maturity and a 7.00% annual coupon that is paid semiannually. The bond
currently sells for $925 and the company's tax rate is 40%. What is the company's after-tax
cost of debt component that it will use in its WACC calculation?
5.035%
4.832%
4.360%
O 4.940%
4.646%
Transcribed Image Text:Several years ago the Jason Company sold a $1,000 par value, non-callable bond that now has 20 years to maturity and a 7.00% annual coupon that is paid semiannually. The bond currently sells for $925 and the company's tax rate is 40%. What is the company's after-tax cost of debt component that it will use in its WACC calculation? 5.035% 4.832% 4.360% O 4.940% 4.646%
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