An investor buys a four-year, 8% coupon bond for $1,050, holds it for one year, and then sells the bond for $1,070. What was the investor's rate of return? a. 7.5% b. 6.2% c. 9.5% d. 5.9%
An investor buys a four-year, 8% coupon bond for $1,050, holds it for one year, and then sells the bond for $1,070. What was the investor's rate of return? a. 7.5% b. 6.2% c. 9.5% d. 5.9%
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Transcribed Image Text:An investor buys a four-year, 8% coupon bond for
$1,050, holds it for one year, and then sells the bond
for $1,070. What was the investor's rate of return?
a. 7.5%
b. 6.2%
c. 9.5%
d. 5.9%
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