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Pybus, Inc. is considering issuing bonds that will mature in
17
years with an annual coupon rate of
6
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
7.5
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
8.5
percent. What will be the price of these bonds if they receive either an A or a AA rating?
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