Lynn Parsons is considering investing in either of two outstanding bonds. The bonds both have ​$1,000 par values and 11​% coupon interest rates and pay annual interest. Bond A has exactly 10 years to​ maturity, and bond B has 20 years to maturity.     a.  Calculate the present value of bond A if the required rate of return​ is: (1) 8​%, ​(2) 11​%, and​ (3) 14​%. b.  Calculate the present value of bond B if the required rate of return​ is: (1) 8​%, ​(2) 11​%, and​ (3) 14​%. c. From your findings in parts a and b​, discuss the relationship between time to maturity and changing required returns. d.  If Lynn wanted to minimize interest rate​ risk, which bond should she​ purchase? ​ Why?

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Lynn Parsons is considering investing in either of two outstanding bonds. The bonds both have ​$1,000 par values and 11​% coupon interest rates and pay annual interest. Bond A has exactly 10 years to​ maturity, and bond B has 20 years to maturity.  
 
a.  Calculate the present value of bond A if the required rate of return​ is: (1) 8​%, ​(2) 11​%, and​ (3) 14​%.
b.  Calculate the present value of bond B if the required rate of return​ is: (1) 8​%, ​(2) 11​%, and​ (3) 14​%.
c. From your findings in parts a and b​, discuss the relationship between time to maturity and changing required returns.
d.  If Lynn wanted to minimize interest rate​ risk, which bond should she​ purchase? ​ Why?
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