A Mining Company Needs to Raise $100 Million in Order

question 14

Multiple Choice

A mining company needs to raise $100 million in order to begin open pit mining of a coal seam.The company will fund this by issuing 30-year bonds with a face value of $1000 and a coupon rating of 6%,paid annually.The above table shows the yield to maturity for similar 30-year corporate bonds of different ratings.If the mining company's bonds receive a A rating,what will be their selling price?

• A) $947.22
• B) $967.64
• C) $1013.91
• D) $1016.41
• E) $875.91