Exhibit 20-3 USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)

question 7

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 20-3
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)
A large grocery chain is reevaluating its bonds since it is planning to issue a new bond in the current market. The firm's outstanding bond issue has 6 years remaining until maturity. The bonds were issued with a 6% coupon rate (paid semiannually) and a par value of $1,000. Because of increased risk the required rate has risen to 10%.
-Refer to Exhibit 20-3. What is the current value of these securities?

• A) $656.40
• B) $899.00
• C) $822.70
• D) $569.50
• E) $962.00

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