The bonds of Microhard, Inc. carry a 10% annual coupon, have a $1,000 face value, and mature in 4 years. They are selling for $1,102. What is the market rate of interest on comparable bonds?
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Market interest rate mean I/Y on the Financial Calculator
First Step is to Clear your TVM Functions
Press 2nd FV
Second step is to find the Market interest rate
PV = - 1102 Enter ( the current selling price of the bond )
FV = 1000 ( face value of the bond ) Enter
N = 4 ( No. of years to Maturity ) Enter
PMT = 100 ( 10% Coupon Rate of 1000) Enter
CPT I/Y = 6.99 ( CPT stands for Compute)
Therefore your Answer the Market interest rate is 6.99%
Approximately 7%
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