Four years ago, Lisa Stills bought six-year, 9.50 percent coupon bonds issued by the Fairways Corp. for $947.68. If she sells these bonds at the current price of $877.07, what will be her realized yield on the bonds? Assume similar coupon-paying bonds make annual coupon payments. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 15.25%.) Realised rate of return     %

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Four years ago, Lisa Stills bought six-year, 9.50 percent coupon bonds issued by the Fairways Corp. for $947.68. If she sells these bonds at the current price of $877.07, what will be her realized yield on the bonds? Assume similar coupon-paying bonds make annual coupon payments. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 15.25%.)

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