Due to a Number of Lawsuits Related to Toxic Wastes

question 3

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 semiannually. The required simple rate of return on this debt has now risen to 16 percent. What is the current value of this bond? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

• A) $1,273
• B) $1,000
• C) $7,783
• D) $550
• E) $450

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