The State of Adaven Issued $50 Million of Perpetual Bonds

question 55

Multiple Choice

The State of Adaven issued $50 million of perpetual bonds in 1990. The bonds were issued in $100 denominations with an annual coupon interest rate of 5%. Determine the rate of return or current yield on these bonds if they are purchased at the current price of $40.

• A) 12.5%
• B) 8.0%
• C) 5.0%
• D) 1.25%

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