Which of the Following $1,000 Face Value Securities Has the Lowest

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following $1,000 face value securities has the lowest yield to maturity?

• A) A 5 percent coupon bond selling for $1,000
• B) A 7 percent coupon bond selling for $1,100
• C) A 15 percent coupon bond selling for $1,000
• D) A 15 percent coupon bond selling for $900

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