Cold Boxes Ltd

question 18

Multiple Choice

Cold Boxes Ltd.has 100 bonds outstanding (maturity value = $1,000) .The required rate of return on these bonds is currently 10 percent,and interest is paid semiannually.The bonds mature in 5 years,and their current market value is $768 per bond.What is the annual coupon interest rate?

• A) 8%
• B) 6%
• C) 4%
• D) 2%
• E) 0%

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