Consider a Consol Bond with a Required Yield to Maturity

question 63

Multiple Choice

Consider a consol bond with a required yield to maturity of 9 per cent. What is the consol bond's duration (round to two decimals) ?

• A) Infinite as the bond has no maturity
• B) 0 years
• C) 9.33 years
• D) 12.11 years

Calculate break-even quantities and understand their significance.

Determine the contribution margin and its impact on pricing and profit strategy.

Understand the effect of sunk costs on investment decisions.

Analyze investment viability based on cash flow projections and interest rates.

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