Afirm recently issued $1,000 par value, 20-year bonds with a coupon rate of 6% and semi-annual payments. the bonds sold at par value, but flotation costs amounted to 5% of par value. the firm has a marginal tax rate of 21%. what is the firm's cost of debt for these bonds?
a) 5.09%
b) 6.00%
c) 4.74%
d) 9.48%
e) 6.45%

During march, the business engaged in the following transactions: a. borrowed $45,000 from the bank and signed a note payable in the name of the business. b. paid cash of $40,000 to acquire land. c. performed service for a customer and received cash of $5,000. d. purchased supplies on account, $300. e. performed customer service and earned revenue on account, $2,600. f. paid $1,200 on account. g. paid the following cash expenses: salaries, $3,000; rent, $1,500; and interest, $400. h. received $3,100 on account. i. received a $200 utility bill that will be paid next week. j. paid cash dividends of $1,800. required: 1.) prepare journal entries for each transaction. enter journal entries by the transaction letter. 2.) prepare the trial balance of my motors, inc. at march 31, 20xx. 3.) prepare financial statements for my motors, inc. for the period ending march 31, 20xx. (income statement and balance sheet)