Company A's balance sheet as of today is as follows:Long-term debt (bonds, at par)Preferred stockCommon stock ($10 par)Retained earningsTotal debt and equity$10,000,0002,000,00010,000,0004,000,000$26,000,000The bonds have a 4.0% coupon rate, payable semiannually, and a par value of $1,000. They mature exactly 10 years from today. The yield to maturity is 12%,so the bonds now sell below par. What is the current market value of the firm's debt?a. $5,412,032b. $5,479,822c. $5,751,032d. $5,549,671e. $5,249,841

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