P5000.00, 10-year, 8% bond that pays interest annually was purchased four years ago with a discount of P152.00. If the bond is sold today for P4750.00, determine a) the rate of return realized by the owner; (Ans. 7.8%) b) the rate of return realized by the purchaser if he holds on to the bond until maturity. (Ans. 9.1%)

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A P5000.00, 10-year, 8% bond that pays interest annually was purchased four years ago with a discount of P152.00. If the bond is sold today for P4750.00,

determine

a) the rate of return realized by the owner; (Ans. 7.8%)

b) the rate of return realized by the purchaser if he holds on to the bond until maturity. (Ans. 9.1%)

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