A firm’s bonds have a maturity of 18 years with a $1,000 face value, a 13 percent semiannual coupon, are callable in 4 years at $1,055, and currently sell at a price of $1,156.  What is their yield to maturity (YTM)?   a. 8.33%   b. 9.40%   c. 13.00%   d. 10.99%   e. 11.08%

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  1. A firm’s bonds have a maturity of 18 years with a $1,000 face value, a 13 percent semiannual coupon, are callable in 4 years at $1,055, and currently sell at a price of $1,156.  What is their yield to maturity (YTM)?
      a.
    8.33%
      b.
    9.40%
      c.
    13.00%
      d.
    10.99%
      e.
    11.08%
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