### Bond Coupon Rate CalculationMcConnell Corporation has bonds on the market with the following characteristics:- **Years to Maturity:** 19 years- **Yield to Maturity (YTM):** 9.4 percent- **Par Value:** $1,000- **Current Price:** $1,186.50These bonds make semiannual payments. To determine the coupon rate on these bonds, follow these steps:1. Calculate the semi-annual yield by dividing the annual YTM by 2.2. Use the semi-annual yield to determine the semi-annual coupon payment.3. Convert the semi-annual coupon payment into an annual payment by multiplying by 2.4. Use this determined annual payment to calculate the coupon rate as an Annual Percentage Rate (APR).### Multiple Choice QuestionUsing the given data and steps above, determine the coupon rate.Your options are:- 11.52%- 9.71%- 19.45%- 23.08%- 11.62%

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McConnell Corporation has bonds on the market with 19 years to maturity, a YTM of 9.4 percent, a par value of $1,000, and a current price of $1,186.50. The bonds make semiannual payments. What must the coupon rate be on these bonds? (Note: first find the semi-annual payment. Then convert it into an annual payment and use this annual payment to find the coupon rate as an APR.)

McConnell Corporation has bonds on the market with 19 years to maturity, a YTM of 9.4 percent, a par value of $1,000, and a current price of $1,186.50. The bonds make semiannual payments. What must the coupon rate be on these bonds? (Note: first find the semi-annual payment. Then convert it into an annual payment and use this annual payment to find the coupon rate as an APR.)

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