Sommers Co.'s bonds currently sell for $1,030.05 and have a par value of $1,000. They pay a $92.00 annual coupon and have a 18-year maturity, but they can be called in 8 years at $1,105.00. What is their yield to maturity (YTM)? Group of answer choices 8.86% 8.51% 8.77% 8.24% 8.42%

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Sommers Co.'s bonds currently sell for $1,030.05 and have a par value of $1,000. They pay a $92.00 annual coupon and have a 18-year maturity, but they can be called in 8 years at $1,105.00. What is their yield to maturity (YTM)?
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8.86%
8.51%
8.77%
8.24%
8.42%
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Yield to maturity (YTM) is a return on bond held by an investor till the date of its maturity. It is calculated in terms of percentage.

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