Yield to Maturity: Nathan Akpan Is Planning to Invest in a Seven-Year

question 57

Multiple Choice

Yield to maturity: Nathan Akpan is planning to invest in a seven-year bond that pays annual coupons at a rate of 7 percent. It is currently selling at $927.23. What is the current market yield on such bonds? (Round to the closest answer.)

• A) 10.4%
• B) 9.5%
• C) 8.4%
• D) 7.5%

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