Neuman Corporation Convertible Bonds
the Following Data Apply to Neuman

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Multiple Choice

Neuman Corporation Convertible Bonds
The following data apply to Neuman Corporation's convertible bonds:
$\begin{array}{lcc}\text { Maturity: } & \text { 10Stock price: } & \$ 30.00 \\\text { Par value: } & \$ 1,000.00 \text { Conversion price: } & \$ 35.00 \\\text { Annual coupon: } & 5.00 \% \text { Straight-debt yield: } & 8.00 \%\end{array}$
-Refer to the data for the Neuman Corporation's convertible bonds.What is the bond's straight-debt value?

• A) $684.78
• B) $720.82
• C) $758.76
• D) $798.70
• E) $838.63

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