Problem:
Peyton's colt farm issued a 30-year, 8.0 percent semiannual bond 7 years ago. The bond currently sells for 91.5 percent of its face value. The company's tax rate is 35 percent.
Requirement:
Question 1: What is the pretax cost of debt?
Question 2: What is the after tax cost of debt?
Note: Show supporting computations in good form.