USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 112

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
Consider two bonds, both pay semiannual interest. Bond A has a coupon of 8 percent per year, maturity of 30 years, yield to maturity of 9 percent per year, and a face value of $1000. Bond B has a coupon of 8 percent per year, maturity of 30 years, yield to maturity of 9.5 percent per year, and a face value of $1000.
-Refer to Exhibit 13.10. Calculate the percentage gain per invested dollar for Bond A assuming a one-year horizon, and a reinvestment rate of 9 percent per year.

• A) 9.73%
• B) 9.93 percent
• C) 9.20 percent
• D) 8.20 percent
• E) 9.50 percent

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