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:

Straight-line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible fixed asset over its useful life in equal annual installments.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

Average Accounting Return

The ratio of the average net income that an investment generates to the average book value of the investment over its life.

Salvage Value

The estimated residual value of an asset after it has been fully depreciated and is no longer in use.