The Cost of Debt: Dynamo Corporation Has Semiannual Bonds Outstanding

question 9

Multiple Choice

The cost of debt: Dynamo Corporation has semiannual bonds outstanding with 12 years to maturity and 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?

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

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