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A bond has a face value of $1,000, a coupon of 4% paid annually,a maturity of 33 years, and a yield to maturity of 7%. What rate ofreturn will be earned by an investor who purchases the bond for$617.39 and holds it for 1 year if the bond’s yield to maturity atthe end of the year is 8%?

The answer -15.82% is being marked as wrong please help!

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Rate of return earned by the investor Current Price of the Bond 61739 Price of the Bond in One Year Face Value 1000 Annual Coupon Amount 40 1000 x 4 Yield to Maturity YTM of the Bond 8 Maturity Years 32    See Answer
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A bond has a face value of $1,000, a coupon of 4% paid annually,a maturity of 33 years, and a yield to maturity of 7%. What rate ofreturn will be earned by an investor who purchases the bond for$617.39 and holds it for 1 year if the bond’s yield to maturity atthe end of the year is 8%?The answer -15.82% is being marked as wrong please help!

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