A Bond Pays Semiannual Interest Payments of $42

question 11

Multiple Choice

A bond pays semiannual interest payments of $42.50.What is the coupon rate if the par value is $1,000?

• A)5.75 percent
• B)6.50 percent
• C)7.80 percent
• D)8.50 percent
• E)9.38 percent

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