Dynamo Corporation Has Semiannual Bonds Outstanding with 12 Years to Maturity

question 86

Multiple Choice

Dynamo Corporation has semiannual bonds outstanding with 12 years to maturity, and the bonds are currently priced at $1,080.29. If the bonds have a coupon rate of 8 percent, then what is the equivalent annual return (EAR) to the investor for purchasing the bonds at the described price? Round your final percentage answer to two decimal places.

• A) 3.5%
• B) 7.00%
• C) 7.12%
• D) 8.00%

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