RJR Nabisco Recently Experienced a Market Reevaluation Due to a Number

question 137

Multiple Choice

RJR Nabisco recently experienced a market reevaluation due to a number of tobacco lawsuits. The firm has a bond outstanding with 15 years to maturity, and a coupon rate of 8 percent, with interest being paid semiannually. The required yield to maturity has risen to 16%. What is the price of the RJR Nabisco bond?

• A) $1,000
• B) $804
• C) $767
• D) $550

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