A bond with a face value of 1000 and a redemption value of 1080 has an annual coupon rate of 8% payable semiannually. The bond is bought to yield an annual nominal rate of 10% convertible semiannually. At this yield rate, the present value of the redemption value is 601 on the purchase date. Calculate the purchase price of the bond.   A. 911   B. 923   C. 956   D. 974   E. 984

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Problem 14P: Current Yield with Semiannual Payments A bond that matures in 7 years sells for $1,020. The bond has...
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A bond with a face value of 1000 and a redemption value of 1080 has an annual coupon rate of 8% payable semiannually. The bond is bought to yield an annual nominal rate of 10% convertible semiannually. At this yield rate, the present value of the redemption value is 601 on the purchase date. Calculate the purchase price of the bond.

 

A. 911

 

B. 923

 

C. 956

 

D. 974

 

E. 984

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