Comet Chasers has a bond outstanding that sells for $1,052 and matures in 22 years. The bond pays semiannual coupons and has a coupon rate of 5.86 percent. The par value is $1,000. If the company's tax rate is 39 percent, what is the aftertax cost of debt?

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Comet Chasers has a bond outstanding that sells for $1,052 and matures in 22 years. The bond pays semiannual coupons and has a coupon rate of 5.86 percent. The par value is $1,000. If the company's tax rate is 39 percent, what is the aftertax cost of debt?

 

 
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