Question

Suppose we have a bond issue currently outstanding that has 20 years left to maturity. The coupon rate is 8% And coupons are paid semiannually. The bond is currently selling for $828 per $1,000 bond. What is the cost of debt?
a. 8%
b. 9%
c. 10%
d. 11%
e. 12%

Answer 1

Answer:

c. 10%

Explanation:

The Yield to Maturity(YTM) of the Bond is the cost of the debt. So, we need to find the YTM first.

Here i will use a Financial Calculator to enter and compute the YTM as follows :

N = 20× 2 = 40

PMT = ($1,000 × 8%) ÷ 2 = $40

PV = $828

P/YR = 2

FV = 1,000

I or YTM = ?

Thus the cost of the Bond is 10%