Perry Inc.'s bonds currently sell for $1,310. They have a 4-year maturity, an annual coupon of $77, and a par value of $1,000. What is their current yield? Group of answer choices 6.29% 5.35% 5.88% 6.17% 6.05%

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Perry Inc.'s bonds currently sell for $1,310. They have a 4-year maturity, an annual coupon of $77, and a par value of $1,000. What is their current yield?
Group of answer choices
6.29%
5.35%
5.88%
6.17%
6.05%
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Current Yield: The current yield on the bond is calculated as coupon payment divided by the current market price.

 

Current Yield = [Coupon Payment / Current Market Price ] * 100

 

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