Avicorp has a $14.2 million debt outstanding, with a 6.1% coupon rate. The debt has semi-annual coupons, the next coupon is due in six months, and the debt matures in five years. It is currently priced at 94% of par value.

A. What is Avicorp's pre-tax cost of debt? Note: Compute the annual return.

B. If Avicorp's faces a 40% tax rate, what is its after-tax cost of debt?

(Round answers to four decimal places)