Question

Loptech, a technology firm, wants to issue bonds for investment purposes. Loptech has one of the best credit ratings in the industry. Market rates for debt instruments average at .5% interest. Based on its credit rating, Loptech would likely sell bonds that pay _____.

0.25%

Indeterminable with current information

0.5%

0.75%

Answer 1

The best option available is:

0.25%

Step-by-step explanation:

Since Loptech has a great credit rating, it will pay a very low interest rate, at least lower than the average. Since the average interest rate is 5%, you should expect them to pay less than 5%. You cannot determine exactly what interest rate they will pay but if we consider the available options, the best choice is 0.25%.

Credit ratings work similarly for people and companies, e.g. the average interest rate charged by credit cards is around 14.5%, but people with very high credit scores, like 800 or so, will generally pay between 8-10% interest rates, while people with very low credit scores will pay over 20%.