Question: Please explain how you reached the answer and show your work and mathematical calculations:
Company X originally issued 15-year bonds at par. The bonds currently have 10 years remaining until they mature. The bonds have a coupon rate of 7.6% with coupons paid semiannually. They currently trade at 1151.50 per bond. a. Find the yield to maturity on the bonds. b. Company X wants to issue more debt. They are considering 10-year bonds. What coupon rate will the new bonds have if the added debt does not alter the chance that Company X will default? Explain.