c) I he hond's yield to maturity [that Is, the discount rate ot the Ireasury bond} Is the required rate of return for creditors of the rm regardless of the investors\" intent of holding horizons. The reason is that it represents the rate that is: the investor can earn it consider holding the bond until maturity 2) represents the ation rate prevails in the current economy 3} the money market interest for savings ; time deposit 4) the long-term interest rate for debts 5} none of the above