ybus, Inc. is considering issuing bonds that will mature in 15 years with an annual coupon rate of 9 percent. Their par value will be ​$1,000​, and the interest will be paid semiannually. Pybus is hoping to get a AA rating on its bonds​ and, if it​ does, the yield to maturity on similar AA bonds is 12 percent. ​ However, Pybus is not sure whether the new bonds will receive a AA rating. If they receive an A​ rating, the yield to maturity on similar A bonds is 13 percent. What will be the price of these bonds if they receive either an A or a AA​ rating?

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Pybus, Inc. is considering issuing bonds that will mature in
15
years with an annual coupon rate of
9
percent. Their par value will be
​$1,000​,
and the interest will be paid semiannually. Pybus is hoping to get a AA rating on its bonds​ and, if it​ does, the yield to maturity on similar AA bonds is
12
percent. ​ However, Pybus is not sure whether the new bonds will receive a AA rating. If they receive an A​ rating, the yield to maturity on similar A bonds is
13
percent. What will be the price of these bonds if they receive either an A or a AA​ rating?
 
 
 

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Price of a bond can be found as the sum of the present value of the future coupon payments and the present value of the face value of the bond.

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