Ten years ago, a firm issued bonds with an original maturity of 35 years. The bonds were issued with a 6% coupon rate. These bonds are currently selling for 85 (not a typo). What is the after-tax cost of debt for this firm? Assume a tax rate of 40%. (6)

Project A has a NPV of $50,000 and an IRR of 12% while Project B has a NPV of $40,000 and IRR of 16%. Assume the firm has enough funds to pursue both projects, the firm has a WACC of 10%, and that the projects are mutually exclusive. Which project(s) should be pursued? (2)

Firms typically have ______ over their amount of operating leverage since it is largely determined by a firm’s ______. (2)

CLO 6. What is the first step in analyzing a biological phenomenon?

CLO 1. Which step of the scientific process involves using a microscope to observe cell structures?

PLO 8. Which of the following best describes the process of analyzing biological data to draw informed conclusions?

A farmer with 10,000 meters of fencing wants to enclose a rectangular field and then divide it into two plots with a fence parallel to one of the sides. See the figure. What is the largest area that can be enclosed? Please put your number and show your work on your paper.

Give an example of when you would use a scatter diagram, and why you would use it. Make sure this is a real world example, and give at least 10 example samples. Please write at least 3 sentences explaining your reasoning. Please type your answer here. 

Google recently introduced a new TLD called “.ing”. Which of the following is a valid URL using this TLD?

What is the meaning of an exclamation mark and the words “Not secure” displayed to the left of a domain name in the address bar of your browser? (Check all that apply)