Help and explanation answering parts A and B

Cost of Debt Capital Avicorp has a $11.7 million debt issue outstanding, with a 5.9% 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 effective annual return. (Round to 2 decimal places.) b. If Avicorp faces a 40% tax rate, what is its after-tax cost of debt? Note: Assume that the firm will always be able to utilize its full interest tax shield. (Round to 2 decimal places.)