Consider two bonds x and y, both with face value 100, coupon rate 10%, and maturity of 1 year. Assume that the interest rate is 10%. Assume that bond y will go into default on both the principal and interest payments with a probability of 50%. Suppose that prices equal the expected discounted payments. What is the difference in the yields to maturity? (a) The yields to maturity are the same. (b) 110. (c) 120. (d) 10. (e) 12.

Consider two bonds x and y, both with face value 100, coupon rate 10%, and maturity of 1 year. Assume that the interest rate is 10%. Assume that bond y will go into default on both the principal and interest payments with a probability of 50%. Suppose that prices equal the expected discounted payments. What is the difference in the yields to maturity? (a) The yields to maturity are the same. (b) 110. (c) 120. (d) 10. (e) 12.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Bond Valuation

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Problem 19P

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