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question 84

Multiple Choice

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Luther Industries needs to raise $25 million to fund a new office complex.The company plans on issuing ten-year bonds with a face value of $1000 and a coupon rate of 7.0% (annual payments) .The following table summarizes the YTM for similar ten-year corporate bonds of various credit ratings:

-Assuming that Luther's bonds receive a AAA rating,the number of bonds that Luther must issue to raise the needed $25 million is closest to:

• A)24,655
• B)25,000
• C)24,477
• D)26,681
• E)25,114

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Definitions:

Income Ratio

A financial metric comparing two aspects of a company's income, often used to assess financial health or operational efficiency.

Original Investments

The initial amount of money put into a venture, project, or asset, serving as the basis for generating earnings or losses.

Net Income

A financial metric that represents the profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue.

Salary Allowances

Employee benefits added to base salary, such as health insurance, bonuses, or retirement contributions.