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Chamberlain Co. wants to issue new 14-year bonds for somemuch-needed expansion projects. The company currently has 7.8percent coupon bonds on the market that sell for $762.45, makesemiannual payments, and mature in 14 years. What coupon rateshould the company set on its new bonds if it wants them to sell atpar? Assume a par value of $1,000.