What Is the Yield to Maturity, to the Nearest Percent

question 176

Multiple Choice

What is the yield to maturity, to the nearest percent, for the following bond: current price is $908, coupon rate is 11 percent, $1,000 par value, interest paid annually, eight years to maturity?

• A) 15 percent
• B) 11 percent
• C) 9 percent
• D) 13 percent

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Definitions:

Comprehensive Income

The change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events, excluding any owner contributions and distributions.

Unrealized Loss

A financial loss that has occurred on paper due to the current market value being lower than the asset's purchase price, but has not yet been realized through sale.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed, which can vary based on income levels, jurisdictions, or specific goods and services.

Discontinued Operations

Parts of a company's core business or subsidiaries that have been disposed of or ceased permanently.