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The Photo Film Company’s bonds have four
years remaining to maturity. Interest is paid annually,
the bonds have a $1,000 par value, and the coupon
interest rate is 8.75%.
(a) What is the yield to maturity at a current market
price of $1,108?
(b) Would you pay $935 for one of these bonds if
you thought that the market rate of interest was
9.5%?
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