单选题 A bond has a par value of $ 5000 and a coupon rate of 8.5 percent payable semi-annually. The bond is currently trading at 112. 16. What is the dollar amount of the semi-annual coupon payment?

A、

A. $238.33.
B、

B. $425.00.
C、

C. $212.50.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】The dollar amount of the coupon payment is computed as follows: Coupon in $=$5000×0.085/ 2 =$212.50.