Suppose a company simultaneously issues $50 million of convertible bonds with a coupon rate of10% and $50 million of straight bonds with a coupon rate of 14%. Both bonds have the same maturity. Does...

Suppose a company simultaneously issues $50 million of convertible bonds with a coupon rate of10% and $50 million of straight bonds with a coupon rate of 14%. Both bonds have the same maturity. Does the convertible issue’s lower coupon rate suggest that it is less risky than the straight bond? Is the cost of capital lower on the convertible than on the straight bond? Explain. If the project's cost of capital is 12%, should the machine be purchased?