Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 22

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.Consider the following information regarding corporate bonds:
-Wyatt Oil has a bond issue outstanding with seven years to maturity,a yield to maturity of 7.0%,and a BBB rating.The bondholders' expected loss rate in the event of default is 70%.Assuming a normal economy the expected return on Wyatt Oil's debt is closest to:

• A)3.0%.
• B)3.5%.
• C)4.9%.
• D)6.7%.

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Definitions:

Bondholder's Risk

The risk faced by bond investors that the issuer may fail to make payments when due or violate terms of the bond agreement.

Carrying Value

The carrying value is the book value of assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Unamortized Discount

The portion of a bond discount that has not yet been amortized or gradually written off over the life of the bond.

Unamortized Premium

The portion of a bond premium that has not yet been amortized over the life of the bond.