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Lacy has a $1000 bond with a 6.2% coupon that she purchased for $1025. What is the yield of this bond? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

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So the question is asking what is 6.2% of 1000? Then rounding our decimals? 
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Answer:

6.04%

Explanation:

multiply the coupon rate with the face value, and divide with the purchase price

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