ssued 20-year bonds 15 years ago when market interest rates were relatively high. The bonds have a coupon rate of 8.125%, semiannual payments, and a par value of $1,000. a. Given current market interest rates and the risk of the company, investors require a return of 3% to invest in these bonds. What is the intrinsic value of the bond? b. Suppose the bond’s closing price is quoted at 121.50. What is the bond's current yield? c. If you buy the bond at the quoted closing price, what is the bond's yield to maturity?

What impact might an economic downturn have on a borrower’s fixed-rate mortgage? a. it might cause a borrower’s payments to go up. b. it might cause a borrower’s payments to go down. c. it has no impact because a fixed-rate mortgage cannot change. d. it has no impact because the economy does not affect interest rates.

Fabian got into an accident on his way to work. he had multiple fractures in his leg. his doctor advised strict bed rest for at least three months.fabian is a freelance wildlife photographer who usually works on a contract basis, and this is his primary source of income. before the accident, fabian was planning his finances. which goal of his financial plan would fabian in getting through without pay for the next three months? the goal that requires the creation of a/an would fabian get through the next three months without pay.

Beranek corp has $720,000 of assets, and it uses no debt--it is financed only with common equity. the new cfo wants to employ enough debt to raise the debt/assets ratio to 40%, using the proceeds from borrowing to buy back common stock at its book value. how much must the firm borrow to achieve the target debt ratio? a. $273,600b. $288,000c. $302,400d. $317,520e. $333,396