O'Brien Ltd.'s outstanding bonds have a $1,000 par value, and they mature in 25 years. Their nominal annual, not semi-annual yield to maturity is 9.25%, they pay interest semi-annually, and they sell at a price of $1,075.  What is the bond's nominal coupon interest rate?

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Zhen Yi Computers has an outstanding issue of bond with a par value of $1,000, paying 12 percent coupon rate semi-annually. The bond was issued 25 years ago and has 5 years to maturity.

  1. O'Brien Ltd.'s outstanding bonds have a $1,000 par value, and they mature in 25 years. Their nominal annual, not semi-annual yield to maturity is 9.25%, they pay interest semi-annually, and they sell at a price of $1,075.  What is the bond's nominal coupon interest rate?
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