Answer:
The rate of return on the investment is 10.79% per year
Explanation:
The rate of return on the bond can be calculated using the future value formula, which is given as :
FV=PV*(1+r)^N
FV future value is the value of investment at redemption at $25000
PV is the current price of the bond now at $4,850
r is the rate of return on the bond which is unknown
N is th number of years the bond matures which is 16 years
25000=4,850*(1+r)^16
divide both sides by 4850
(25000/4850)=(1+r)^16
divide the exponential on both sides by 16
(25000/4850)^1/16=1+r
1.107930178 =1+r
r=1.107930178 -1
r=0.10793
r=10.79%