**Title: Calculating the Coupon Rate of Bonds****Overview:**McConnell Corporation has bonds on the market with a maturity period of 12.5 years, a Yield to Maturity (YTM) of 7.3 percent, a par value of $1,000, and a current price of $1,057. These bonds make semiannual payments.**Objective:**Determine the coupon rate of these bonds.**Instructions:**- Do not round intermediate calculations.- Enter your answer as a percent rounded to two decimal places (e.g., 32.16%). Keep in mind that the coupon rate determines the interest paid to bondholders and is crucial for investors assessing the bond's value. Understanding how to calculate it from given financial data is essential for evaluating investment opportunities.

Par value (F) = $ 1000 Coupon rate= C Semi annual coupon amount (P) = 1000*C/2 = 500C YTM = 7.3%…

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