Mountain Retreat and Resort is undergoing a major expansion. The expansion will be financed by issuing new 15-year, $1,000 par, 9% annual coupon bonds. The market price of the bonds is $1,070 each. The firm's flotation expense on the new bonds will be $50 per bond. The firm's marginal tax rate is 35%. What is the relevant cost of the new bonds for capital budgeting purposes?

Select one:

a. 8.45%b. 4.82%c. 5.14%d. 5.69%