A zero coupon bond with a face value of $1,000 is issued at an initial price of $474.20 and a 25-year maturity. What is the implicit interest, in dollars, for the first year of the bond's life? Assume semiannual interest.   Multiple Choice   $14.37   $21.03   $20.25   $17.58   $14.44

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A zero coupon bond with a face value of $1,000 is issued at an initial price of $474.20 and a 25-year maturity. What is the implicit interest, in dollars, for the first year of the bond's life? Assume semiannual interest.

 

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$14.37

 

$21.03

 

$20.25

 

$17.58

 

$14.44

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