Exhibit 14-8 USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)

question 49

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14-8
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)
Exclusive Industries has debentures outstanding (par value $1,000.00) convertible into exclusive's common stock at $30. The coupon rate is 11% payable semiannually and they mature in 10 years.
-Refer to Exhibit 14-8. Calculate the straight-bond value assuming that bonds of equivalent risk and maturity are yielding 13% per year compounded semiannually.

• A) $942.65
• B) $902.65
• C) $889.82
• D) $796.83
• E) $757.37

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