Yield to maturity The Salem Company bond currently sells for $506.13, has a coupon interest rate of 8% and a $1000 par value, pays interest annually, and has 16 years to maturity a. Calculate the yield to maturity (YTM) on this bond. b. Explain the relationship that exists between the coupon interest rate and yield to maturity and the par value and market value of a bond. a. The yield to maturity on this bond is % (Round to three decimal places.) b. Explain the relationship that exists between the coupon interest rate and yield to maturity and the par value and market value of a bond. (Select the best answer below.) O A The market value of the band approaches its par value as the time to maturity increases. The yield to maturity approaches the coupon interest rate as the time to maturity declines OB. The market value of the bond approaches its par value as the time to maturity declines. The yield to maturity approaches the coupon interest rate as the time to maturity declines OC. The market value of the bond approaches its par value as the time to maturity increases. The yield to maturity approaches the coupon interest rate as the time to ma increases OD. The market value of the bond approaches its par value as the time to maturity declines. The yield to maturity approaches the coupon interest rate as the time to maturity increases your sor odul