Haverford Company has a $1,000 par value bond outstanding that now has 25 years to maturity and an 8.00% annual coupon that is paid semiannually. The bond currently sells for $900.90, and the company's tax rate is 40%. What is the component cost of debt for use in the WACC calculation? (After-tax cost of debt) Please show work.
a. 5.41%
b. 5.73%
c. 5.98%
d. 6.09%
e. 6.24%