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An AT&T bond has 10 years until maturity, a coupon rate of 8 percent, and sells for $1,100. (Assume annual payments.)
a) What is the current yield on the bond?
b) What is the yield to maturity?

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An AT&T bond has 10 years until maturity, a coupon rate of 8 percent, and sells for $1,100. (Assume annual payments.)
a) What is the current yield on the bond?
b) What is the yield to maturity?

a) What is the current yield on the bond?

Current yield = Annual Coupon payment/ Current Price=

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