Bonds purchased for $9,000 have a face value of $10,000 and interest is 10% per year, payable semiannually. The bonds will mature in 3 years and the issuing company is anticipating liquidity problems within 3 years and has told holders that if they hold their bonds 2 years beyond the original maturity date, the interest on the bond for the additional period of 2 years will be 16% annually, payable semiannually. What annual nominal incremental rate of return would holders achieve if they accept the proposal?

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Bonds purchased for $9,000 have a face value of $10,000 and interest is 10% per year, payable semiannually. The bonds will mature in 3 years and the issuing company is anticipating liquidity problems within 3 years and has told holders that if they hold their bonds 2 years beyond the original maturity date, the interest on the bond for the additional period of 2 years will be 16% annually, payable semiannually. What annual nominal incremental rate of return would holders achieve if they accept the proposal?

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