If Comparable Bonds Are Paying 8 Percent and the Approximate

question 91

Multiple Choice

If comparable bonds are paying 8 percent and the approximate market value of a $1,000 bond is $1,375,then what is the semiannual interest on the bond?

• A)$55
• B)$80
• C)$100
• D)$110
• E)$137

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