Dixon Corp has 6% coupon bonds outstanding that have a remaining maturity of 12 years. These bonds pay interest semiannually, and are currently selling for $1080 per $1000 face value. If Dixon issues new debt, it plans to sell bonds with a maturity of 12 years. Estimate Dixon's marginal post-tax cost of debt. Dixon faces a marginal tax rate of 30%. 3.06% 4.15% 4.35% 3.57% 2.90%

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Dixon Corp has 6% coupon bonds outstanding that have a remaining maturity of 12 years.  These bonds pay interest semiannually, and are currently selling for $1080 per $1000 face value.  If Dixon issues new debt, it plans to sell bonds with a maturity of 12 years.  Estimate Dixon's marginal post-tax cost of debt.  Dixon faces a marginal tax rate of 30%.
   
3.06%
   
4.15%
   
4.35%
   
3.57%
   
2.90%
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