Effective rate of return on the bond


Problem:

A $5,000 face value industrial bond can be purchased for $4,920. Its interest rate is 8% and it pays interest semiannually and will mature in eight years.

Required:

Question 1: What is the effective rate of return on the bond?

Question 2: What is the effective rate of return that the purchaser can expect to receive if the bond is purchased?

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