Question 1. Black Hill Inc. sells $100 million worth of 21-year to maturity 8.91% annual coupon bonds. The net proceeds (proceeds after flotation costs) are $988 for each $1,000 bond. What is the before-tax cost of capital for this debt financing?
Question 2. Great Seneca Inc. sells $100 million worth of 19-year to maturity 9.56% annual coupon bonds. The net proceeds (proceeds after flotation costs) are $995 for each $1,000 bond. The firm's marginal tax rate is 35%. What is the after-tax cost of capital for this debt financing?