A Bond Has Three Years to Maturity,a $2000 Face Value,and

question 26

Multiple Choice

A bond has three years to maturity,a $2000 face value,and a 6.3% coupon rate with annual coupons.What is its yield to maturity if it is currently trading at $1801?

• A)6.30%
• B)8.48%
• C)9.22%
• D)10.32%
• E)9.88%

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