Cold Boxes Ltd. has 100 bonds outstanding (maturity value = $1,000). The nominal required rate of return on these bonds is currently 10 percent, and interest is paid semiannually. The bonds mature in 5 years, and their current market value is $768 per bond. What is the annual coupon interest rate?

Cold Boxes Ltd. has 100 bonds outstanding (maturity value = $1,000).  The nominal required rate of return on these bonds is currently 10 percent, and interest is paid semiannually.  The bonds mature in 5 years, and their current market value is $768 per bond.  What is the annual coupon interest rate?






a. 8%
b. 6%
c. 4%
d. 2%
e. 0%







Answer: C


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