Clark Corporation's total cost of borrowing $800,000, 7% bonds issued for $767,320 for 5 years is $344,702.87.
<h3>What is the total cost of borrowing?</h3>
The total cost of borrowing includes the bond discounts and the interest expenses.
In this case, the total cost of borrowing is $344,702.87. However, this is only the pre-tax cost.
<h3>Data and Calculations:</h3>
Face value = $800,000
Interest rate = 7%
Bonds proceeds = $767,320
Bonds discounts = $32,680 ($800,000 - $767,320)
Maturity period = 5 years
Market rate = 8%
Interest payment = quarterly
Quarter interest expense = $14,000 ($800,000 x 7% x 1/4)
N (# of periods) = 20 (5 x 4)
I/Y (Interest per year) = 8%
PMT (Periodic Payment) = $14,000 ($800,000 x 7% x 1/4)
FV (Future Value) = $800,000
<u>Results:</u>
PV = $767,297.13
Sum of all periodic payments = $280,000 ($14,000 x 20)
Total Interest = $312,702.87
Total cost of borrowing = $344,702.87 ($32,680 + $312,702.87)
Thus, Clark Corporation's total cost of borrowing $800,000, 7% bonds issued for $767,320 for 5 years is $344,702.87.
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