Consider a bond that has a face value of $1,000. The bond has a maturity of 25 years and pays coupons of 5.5% per annum. If the bond's required rate of return is 8.0% per annum nominal, and coupons are received semi-annually, what is the current market price of the bond?

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Consider a bond that has a face value of $1,000.

The bond has a maturity of 25 years and pays coupons of 5.5% per annum.

If the bond's required rate of return is 8.0% per annum nominal, and coupons are received semi-annually, what is the current market price of the bond?

 

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