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Jiminy’s Cricket Farm issued a bond with 16 years to maturity
and a semiannual coupon rate of 6 percent 2 years ago. The bond
currently sells for 91 percent of its face value. The company’s tax
rate is 38 percent. The book value of the debt issue is $40
million. In addition, the company has a second debt issue on the
market, a zero coupon bond with 11 years left to maturity; the book
value of this issue is $30 million, and the bonds sell for 50
percent of par.
a. What is the company’s total book value of debt?
b. What is the company’s total market value of debt?
c. What is your best estimate of the aftertax cost of debt?