7-8. (Bond valuation) ExxonMobil 20-year bonds pay 9 percent interest annually on a $1,000 par value. If bonds sell at $945, what is the bonds expected rate of return? 8-16. (Common stock valuation) the common stock of NCP paid $1.32 in dividends last year. Dividends are expected to grow at an 8 percent annual rate for an indefinite number of years. a. If NCPs current market price is $23.50 per share, what is the stocks expected rate of return? b. If your required rate of return is 10.5 percent, what is the value of the stock for you? c. Should you make the investments