EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE
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Author: KEOWN
Publisher: PEARSON CO
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EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE
Ch. 7 - Prob. 1RQCh. 7 - Prob. 2RQCh. 7 - Prob. 3RQCh. 7 - a. How does a bonds par value differ from its...Ch. 7 - Prob. 5RQCh. 7 - Prob. 6RQCh. 7 - Prob. 7RQCh. 7 - Prob. 8RQCh. 7 - Prob. 9RQCh. 7 - Define the expected rate of return to bondholders.
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