The Following Data Apply to Saunders Corporation's Convertible Bonds

question 36

Multiple Choice

The following data apply to Saunders Corporation's convertible bonds. What is the bond's conversion ratio?
Maturity 10 Stock price $30.00
Par value $1,000 Conversion price $35.00
Annual coupon 5.00% Straight-debt yield 8.00%

• A) 27.14
• B) 28.57
• C) 30.00
• D) 31.50
• E) 33.08

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