The company currently has 8 percent coupon bonds on the


RAK Co. wants to issue new 17-year bonds for some much-needed expansion projects. The company currently has 8 percent coupon bonds on the market that sell for $1,040, make semiannual payments, and mature in 17 years.

What coupon rate should the company set on its new bonds if it wants them to sell at par?

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