W. What is the ethective coet of crede to Tri-5take? (Cost of commercial paper) Tri-State Enterprises plans to issue commercial paper for the first time in the firm's 35-year history. The firm plans to issue $500,000 in 270 -day maturity notes. The paper will carry a 9.5 percent rate with discounted interest and will cost Tri-State $10,000 (paid in advance) to issue. Note: Assume a 30 -day month and 360 -day year. a. What is the effective cost of credit to Tri-State? b. What other factors should the company consider in analyzing whether to issue the commercial paper