You purchase 30 bonds with a coupon rate of 5.875% and a current market price of 89. The commission charge is $15.00 per bond. The date of the transaction is September 1, and the bond pays interest on January 1 and July 1. What is your total purchase price? a.) $27,200.00   b.) $27,443.75   c.) $27,800.00   d.) $27,791.60

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You purchase 30 bonds with a coupon rate of 5.875% and a current market price of 89. The commission charge is $15.00 per bond. The date of the transaction is September 1, and the bond pays interest on January 1 and July 1. What is your total purchase price?

a.) $27,200.00

 

b.) $27,443.75

 

c.) $27,800.00

 

d.) $27,791.60

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