Due to a number of lawsuits related to toxic wastes, a major chemical manufacturer has recently experienced a market reevaluation. The firm has a bond issue outstanding with 15 years to maturity and a coupon rate of 8 percent, with interest being paid semiannually. The face value of the bond is $1,000. The required simple rate of return on this debt has now risen to 16 percent. What is the current value of this bond?
A. $1,273
B. $554
C. $7,783
D. $550
E. $450
Answer: D
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