A bond has the following terms: Principal amount $1,000 Semi-annual interest $45 Maturity 15 years a. What is the bond's price if comparable debt yields 11%? b. What would be the price if comparable debt yields 11% and the bond matures after ten years? c. What would be the bond's price in a. and b. if interest rates declined to 8 % ?

A bond has the following terms: Principal amount $1,000 Semi-annual interest $45 Maturity 15 years a. What is the bond's price if comparable debt yields 11%? b. What would be the price if comparable debt yields 11% and the bond matures after ten years? c. What would be the bond's price in a. and b. if interest rates declined to 8 % ?

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter5: The Time Value Of Money

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11P

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