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

question 82

Multiple Choice

You are considering investing in a zero-coupon bond that will pay you its face value of $1000 in twelve years. If the bond is currently selling for $496.97, then the internal rate of return (IRR) for investing in this bond is closest to ________.

• A) 5.0%
• B) 7.1%
• C) 6.0%
• D) 8.2%

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