Find the Yield to Maturity for This Floating Rate Note

question 62

Multiple Choice

Find the yield to maturity for this floating rate note: The reset date is today; coupons are paid annually according to the formula (LIBOR + ¼ percent) ; since issuance, there has not been a change in the issuer's credit rating. The bond has ten years to maturity and LIBOR = 3.5 percent.

• A)3.5%
• B)4%
• C)3.75%
• D)There is not enough information provided to make a determination.

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Definitions:

Inventory Costing Method

A system used to evaluate the value of inventory, including methods such as First-In, First-Out (FIFO), Last-In, First-Out (LIFO), and average cost.

Comparability

Ability to compare the accounting information of different companies because they use the same accounting principles.

Accuracy

The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard.

FIFO Costing Assumption

An inventory valuation method that assumes the items purchased or produced first are sold first, thereby calculating the costs based on earliest prices.