A fi rm issues a bond with a coupon rate of 5.00% when the market interest rate

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A fi rm issues a bond with a coupon rate of 5.00% when the market interest rate is 5.50% on bonds of comparable risk and terms. One year later, the market interest rate increases to 6.00%. Based on this information, the eff ective interest rate is:

A . 5.00%.

B . 5.50%.

C . 6.00%.

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International Financial Statement Analysis Workbook

ISBN: 9781119628095

4th Edition

Authors: Thomas R. Robinson, Elaine Henry, Wendy L. Pirie

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