Due to a Number of Lawsuits Related to Toxic Wastes

question 108

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 face value of the bond is $1,000. The required simple rate of return on this debt has now risen to 16 percent. What is the current value of this bond?

• A)$1,273
• B)$554
• C)$7,783
• D)$550
• E)$450

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