A Bond That Matures in One Year Has a $500

question 38

Multiple Choice

A bond that matures in one year has a $500 face value and a $60 coupon What is the price of the bond if the interest rate is 6 percent and the bond was purchased by the present owner for $450?

• A)$103.77
• B)$481.13
• C)$528.30
• D)$500
• E)$1,000

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