Jordie Systems Co. plans to issue bonds with a par value of $1,000 and 20 years to maturity. These bonds will pay a coupon rate of 2.5% and interest paid semiannually. Current market conditions are such that the bonds will be sold to net $1,042.00. What is the yield to maturity (YTM) on an annual basis that a broker would quote to an investor?

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Jordie Systems Co. plans to issue bonds with a par value of $1,000 and 20 years to maturity. These bonds will pay a coupon rate of 2.5% and interest paid semiannually. Current market conditions are such that the bonds will be sold to net $1,042.00. What is the yield to maturity (YTM) on an annual basis that a broker would quote to an investor?
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