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Alower than pre-tax rate
Bindependent of tax rate
Chigher than pre-tax rate
Dequal to cost of equity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. lower than pre-tax rate
Each rupee of interest saves tax, so the effective cost is below the stated rate.
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