Great Lakes Packing has two bond issues outstanding. The first issue has a coupon nate of 8 percent, matures in 6 years, has a total face value of 35 million, and is quoted at 101.2 percent of face value. The second issue has a 7.5 percent coupon, matures in 13 years, has a total face value of $18 million, and is quoted at 99 percent of face value. Both bonds pay interest semiannually. 

What is the firm's weighted average aftertax cost of debt if the tax rate is 34 percent?

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To calculate the weighted average aftertax cost of debt we first need to find the aftertax cost of each bond issue and then use their respective weigh... View the full answer