To help finance a major expansion, ABC Company sold a noncallable bond several years ago that now has 20 years to maturity.  This bond has a 9.25% annual coupon, paid semiannually, sells at a price of $875, and has a par value of $1,000.  If the firm's tax rate is 35%, what is the after-tax cost of debt for use in the WACC calculation?

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To help finance a major expansion, ABC Company sold a noncallable bond several years ago that now has 20 years to maturity.  This bond has a 9.25% annual coupon, paid semiannually, sells at a price of $875, and has a par value of $1,000.  If the firm's tax rate is 35%, what is the after-tax cost of debt for use in the WACC calculation?

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