Beckham corporation has semiannual bonds outstanding with 13 years to maturity and the bonds are currently priced at $746.16. if

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Beckham corporation has semiannual bonds outstanding with 13 years to maturity and the bonds are currently priced at $746.16. if

the bonds have a coupon rate of 8.5 percent, then what is the after-tax cost of debt for beckham if its marginal tax rate is 35%? round your intermediate calculation to two decimal places & final percentage answer to three decimal places. 12.890% 6.250% 8.125% 12.500%

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gladu [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-14T17:44:24+03:00

gladu [14]3 years ago

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First of all find YTM: N= 13*2=26PV= -746.16PMT: 1000*.085= 85/2 = 42.50FV= 1000CPT-- I/Y= 6.25*2 = 12.50
Adjustment of Taxes:12.5/100 = 0.125 x(1-0.35) = 8.125% Ans