A corporate bond matures in one year. The bond promises a $50 coupon and a principal payment of $1,000 at maturity. If an investor buys the bond for $938.10, calculate the promised yield on the bond.

A. 5 percent
B. 6.60 percent
C. 11.93 percent
D. 5.33 percent


Answer: C

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