Two Discount Bonds Both Have a Face Value of $100

question 65

Essay

Two discount bonds both have a face value of $100 and yield 5%, but one has one year to maturity and the other has two years to maturity. Find the price of both bonds and explain why one is higher than the other.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how consumers rank different bundles of goods according to the level of satisfaction or utility those goods provide.

Cow Feed

Food specifically formulated or suitable for feeding cattle.

Consumption

Refers to the total amount of goods and services purchased and used by consumers over a period of time.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how a set of choices maps to their associated levels of happiness or satisfaction for an individual or entity.