The following information applies to the next 4 questions.

A major chemical manufacturer has experienced a market reevaluation lately due to a number of lawsuits. The firm has a bond issue outstanding with 20 years to maturity and a coupon rate of 7% (paid annually). The required rate has now risen to 10%. The par value of the bond is $1,000.

.A.

What is the current value of these securities?

727.88

744.59

794.28

818.10

881.68

B. What is the current yield of this bond?

8.12%

8.22%

8.35%

8.55%

9.40%

C. What would be the selling price of the same 7% coupon bond one year later, if the market interest rate remains at 10%?

735.23

749.05

805.67

823.56

898.42

D.Question 54

If the 7% coupon bond with time to maturity of 20 years is selling for $901.82, what is the yield to maturity of the bond?

		6.5%
		8.0%
		9.0%
		9.5%
		10.0%