ACB Products has a bond issue outstanding with 8 years remaining to maturity a coupon rate of 10 percent with interest paid annually and a par value of $1000. If the current market price of the band issue is $814.45 what is the yield to maturity rd. A. 13% B. 15% C. 14% D. 16% E. 12%
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