Answer:
8.93%
Explanation:
If we want to determine the effective annual yield on the bonds we must calculate the yield to maturity of the bonds:
YTM = {coupon + [(face value - market value)/n]} / [(face value + market value)/2]
YTM = {71.875 + [($1,000 - $1,508.72)/32]}/ [($1,000 + $1,508.72)/2]
YTM = 55.9775 / 1,254.36 = 0.04463 x 2 semiannual coupons = 8.93%