Exhibit 11.3 Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

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Exhibit 11.3
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
A large grocery chain is reevaluating its bonds since it is planning to issue a new bond in the current market. The firm's outstanding bond issue has 6 years remaining until maturity. The bonds were issued with a 6 percent coupon rate (paid semiannually) and a par value of $1,000. Because of increased risk the required rate has risen to 10 percent.
-Refer to Exhibit 11.3.What will be the value of these securities in one year if the required return declines to 8 percent?

• A) $899.43
• B) $862.50
• C) $869.88
• D) $918.93
• E) $946.98

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Definitions:

Rate of Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s cost.

Lottery

A form of gambling involving the drawing of numbers at random for a prize.

Compounded Monthly

Interest on an investment or loan calculated monthly and added to the principal sum for future interest calculations.

Pay Off

To settle a debt or obligation by making a payment, either in partial settlements or in full, to clear the owed amount.