A corporate bond with a face (par) value of $10,000 will mature 7 years from today (it was issued 3 years ago). The bond just after the 6th interest payment is being sold for $6950. The bond's interest rate is 4% nominal annual, payable semiannually. The yield of the bond if held to maturity is in what range?

A corporate bond with a face (par) value of $10,000 will mature 7 years from today (it was issued 3 years ago). The bond just after the 6th interest payment is being sold for $6950. The bond's interest rate is 4% nominal annual, payable semiannually. The yield of the bond if held to maturity is in what range?

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