A $1,000 face value bond is currently quoted at 100.8. The bond pays semiannual payments of $22.50 each and matures in six years. What is the coupon rate?

A. 2.72 percent
B. 2.85percent
C. 4.46percent
D. 2.25percent
E. 4.50percent

Ans: E. 4.50percent

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