Due to a Number of Lawsuits Related to Toxic Wastes

question 99

Multiple Choice

Due to a number of lawsuits related to toxic wastes, a major chemical manufacturer has recently experienced a market reevaluation.The firm has a bond issue outstanding with 15 years to maturity and a coupon rate of 8 percent, with interest being paid semi-annually.The required simple rate on this debt has now risen to 16 percent.What is the current value of this bond?

• A) R1,273
• B) R1,000
• C) R7,783
• D) R550
• E) R450

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