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What is the return on investment if a bond was purchased 2 years ago at par and…

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What is the return on investment if a bond was purchased 2 years ago at par and is sold today at a yield of 7%. The bond has a face value of $1,000, a coupon rate of 8% and has 8 years remaining until maturity. Coupons are paid semi-annually.
The total return on investment is
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