The WeLoveBondValuation Company needs to estimate the cost of debt in their WACC calculation. The 15-year bond issue would have $1,000 par value, 5% coupon rate, and pay interest semiannually. The bonds would sell for $800.20 per bond. SHOW ALL WORK on the TI BAII Plus Calculator.
a) What is the cost of debt?
b) If the marginal tax rate of the company is 21%, what is the after-tax cost of debt to be used in the WACC calculation?