Practice mode Finance

What is the formula for the after-tax component cost of debt?

Correct answer C. Interest rate - tax savings

Explanation

Interest is tax deductible, so the after-tax cost of debt equals the interest rate minus the tax savings, that is rd(1 - T).

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