Tangshan mining is considering issuing long-term debt. the debt would have a 30 year maturity and a 12 percent annual coupon rate, with coupon payments paid semi-annually. in order to sell the issue, the $1,000 par value bonds must be sold at a discount of 2.5 percent of the par value. in addition, the firm would have to pay flotation or issuance costs of 2.5 percent of the par value. the firm's corporate tax rate is 40 percent. given this information, the after tax cost of debt for tangshan mining would be

a. 12.65%
b. 6.32%
c. 3.79%
d. 7.59%

2. high-glow currently produces 1,000 bicycles per month. the following per unit data apply for sales to regular customers: direct materials $50 direct manufacturing labor 5 variable manufacturing overhead 14 fixed manufacturing overhead 10 total manufacturing costs $79 the plant is experiencing demand shortage and is considering reducing production to 800 bicycles. what is the per unit cost of producing 800 bicycles? a) $79 per unit b) $81.50 per unit c) $74 per unit d) $69 per unit

Consider the market for gasoline. suppose that, in a competitive market without government regulations, the equilibrium price of gasoline is $3.00 per gallon, and employees at gas stations earn $17.50 per hour. complete the following table by indicating whether each of the statements is an example of a price ceiling or a price floor and whether it results in a shortage or a surplus or has no effect on the price and quantity that prevail in the market. statement price control effect the government has instituted a legal minimum price of $3.40 per gallon for gasoline. the government prohibits gas stations from selling gasoline for more than $3.40 per gallon. due to new regulations, gas stations that would like to pay better wages in order to hire more workers are prohibited from paying more than $14.50 per hour.

Ireally need with these questions.6. what level of job security do athletes and sports competitors have? why do you think this is? 22. do you think a musician has more job security than an athlete? explain.37. what is the difference between a public relations specialist and a marketing professional? 47. do you think gender inequalities still exist in the sports industry? explain.50. what are the advantages and disadvantages of labor unions? do you think labor unions are fair to employers? how might they be taken advantage of?