An investor purchases a zero coupon bond with 18 years to maturity at a price of $375.04. The bond has a par value of $1,000. What is the implicit interest for the first year? Assume semiannual compounding.   Multiple Choice   $20.00   $20.30   $21.53   $21.00   $18.38

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An investor purchases a zero coupon bond with 18 years to maturity at a price of $375.04. The bond has a par value of $1,000. What is the implicit interest for the first year? Assume semiannual compounding.

 

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    $20.00

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    $20.30

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    $21.53

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    $21.00

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    $18.38

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