Answer:
Coupon rate = 3.8%
Explanation:
we know that :
r = YTM = [C + ( F-P)/n] / (F+P)/2
where r= bond yield rate = 8.1% = .081
F= Face valye of bond = $1000
P= Price of bond = $ 969
n = number of periods to maturity= 17 years
C= coupon payment = ?
Solution:
0.081 = C + [ (1000-969)/17 ] / (1000+969)/2
0.081 = (C + 1.8235) / 492.25
0.081 * 492.25 = C + 1.8235
39.872 = C + 1.8235
39.872-1.8235 = C
C = 38.04 ( coupon payment).
we know that:
Coupon rate = annualized interest (coupon) / par value of bond
= 38.04 / 1000
= 3.8%