Tom Inc. bonds mature in 8 years, have a par value of $1,000, and make an annual coupon interest payment of $65, paid semiannually. The current price is $960. What is the current yield? Group of answer choices a)7.16% b)7.17% c)6.77% d)6.5%

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Tom Inc. bonds mature in 8 years, have a par value of $1,000, and make an annual coupon interest payment of $65, paid semiannually. The current price is $960. What is the current yield?

Group of answer choices
a)7.16%
b)7.17%
c)6.77%
d)6.5%
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The current yield of a bond is calculated by dividing the annual coupon payment by the bond's current market value. It is calculated with the help of following formula 

Current Yield = Annual Coupon × 100

                     Current Market Price 

 

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