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24 August, 09:55

The bonds of Topstone Industries are currently selling for 103.3 percent of their face value. These bonds mature in 14 years and pay an annual coupon of 7 percent of face value. What is Topstone's pre-tax cost of debt? A) 6.63 percentB) 7.35 percentC) 7.84 percentD) 8.60 percentE) 9.45 percent

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  1. 24 August, 10:46
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    A.) 6.63%

    Explanation:

    Using a Financial calculator, key in the following inputs to solve for YTM;

    Face value of the bond; FV = 1,000

    Price of the bond; PV = 103.3% * 1,000 = - 1,033

    Total duration or time to maturity of the bond; N = 14 years

    Use annual coupon rate to find Coupon payment (PMT);

    Coupon PMT = coupon rate * Face value

    coupon rate = 7% OR 0.07 as a decimal

    Coupon PMT = 0.07 * 1,000 = 70

    Next, with these inputs, press on buttons; CPT I/Y = 6.631%

    Therefore, the Pre-tax cost of debt = 6.63%
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