klp.3 <> Kenny Electric Company's bonds were issued several years ago andnow have 20 years to maturity. These bonds have a 9.25% annual coupon rate, paidsemiannually, sell at a price of $1,075, and have a par value of $1,000. If the firm'stax rate is 40%, what is the before-tax cost of debt for use in the WACC calculation?8.47%4.83%8.58%2.54%4.23%

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