You Are Considering Investing in a Zero-Coupon Bond That Will

question 34

Multiple Choice

You are considering investing in a zero-coupon bond that will pay you its face value of $1 000 in ten years. If the bond is currently selling for $485.20, then the internal rate of return (IRR) for investing in this bond is closest to:

• A)8.0%
• B)7.5%
• C)12%
• D)10%

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