Three Waters Company (TWC) can borrow funds at an interest rate of 11.10% for a period of six years. Its marginal federal-plus-state tax rate is 25%. TWC’s after-tax cost of debt is (rounded to two decimal places). At the present time, Three Waters Company (TWC) has 15-year noncallable bonds with a face value of $1,000 that are outstanding. These bonds have a current market price of $1,329.55 per bond, carry a coupon rate of 12%, and distribute annual coupon payments. The company incurs a federal-plus-state tax rate of 25%. If TWC wants to issue new debt, what would be a reasonable estimate for its after-tax cost of debt (rounded to two decimal places)? (Note: Round your YTM rate to two decimal place.)

A. 5.48%

B. 7.31%

C. 6.09%

D. 7.00%.