1. Martin Software has 10.0 percent coupon bonds on the market with 19 years to maturity. The bonds make semiannual payments and currently sell for 107.8 percent of par.
Current Yield = 9.27
YTM =?
Effective Annual Yield =?
2. Backwater Corp. has 8 percent coupon bonds making annual payments with a YTM of 7.4 percent. The current yield on these bonds is 7.75 percent.
How many years do these bonds have left until they mature?
3. Ponzi Corporation has bonds on the market with 12.5 years to maturity, a YTM of 7.30 percent, and a current price of $1,057. The bonds make semiannual payments.
What must the coupon rate be on these bonds?