Solve the Problem. -Calculate the Current Yield for a $100 Treasury Bond with Treasury

question 25

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Calculate the current yield for a $100 Treasury bond with a coupon rate of 5% that has a market value of $85.

• A)5.00%
• B)5.88%
• C)5.29%
• D)6.47%

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