A company's 6% coupon rate, semiannual payment, $1,000 par value bond that matures in 25 years sells at a price of $527.14. The company's federal-plus-state tax rate is 25%. Whatis the firm's after-tax component cost of debt for purposes of calculating the WACC? (Hint: Base your answer on the nominal rate.) Round your answer to one decimal place.%

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Chapter11: Determining The Cost Of Capital

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