Cole Construction has 6.6% coupon bonds outstanding with 14 years to maturity that are currently held by Incline Investment Company, which bought them from Astute Investment Company for par value five years after issuance. Astute Investment Company purchased the bonds at issuance for par value when the bonds had 30 years to maturity. Incline Investment Company has a deal arranged to sell the bonds to Wisdom Investment Company in 10 years for 30% more than current market price. The current market price of the bonds is $764.22. How long will Incline Investment Company's holding period be? Multiple Choice 14 years 10 years 19 years 21 years
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