Tetra Inc. has 5% coupon bonds outstanding that have a remaining maturity of 9 years.  These bonds pay interest semiannually and have a $1000 face value.  Currently, these bonds are selling for $940.  Tetra Inc. faces a marginal tax rate of 40%.  Estimate Tetra's pre-tax cost of debt.

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Tetra Inc. has 5% coupon bonds outstanding that have a remaining maturity of 9 years.  These bonds pay interest semiannually and have a $1000 face value.  Currently, these bonds are selling for $940.  Tetra Inc. faces a marginal tax rate of 40%.  Estimate Tetra's pre-tax cost of debt.
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