Bond A has a coupon rate of 9%, with a three-year maturity and a face value of $1,000. If the discount rate now or future is 9%, you want to buy bond A at year 1 and hold it until its maturity, what is the total expected return for your investment?

Select one:

a. 10.00%

b. 19.00%

c. 18.00%

d. 20.00%

e. none of the above