West Corporation issued 12-year bonds 2 years ago at a coupon rate of 9.2 percent. The bonds make semiannual payments. If these bonds currently sell for 104 percent of par value, what is the YTM? Multiple Choice O 10.31% 7.74% 8.60% 4.30% 9.46%

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