On January 1, a Company Issues Bonds with a Par

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Essay

On January 1, a company issues bonds with a par value of $300,000. The bonds mature in five years and pay 8% annual interest, payable each June 30 and December 31. On the issue date, the market rate of interest for the bonds is 10%. Compute the price of the bonds on their issue date. The following information is taken from present value tables:
$\begin{array}{|l|r|}\hline \text { Present value of an annuity for } 10 \text { periods at } 4 \% & 8.1109 \\\hline \text { Present value of an annuity for } 10 \text { periods at } 5 \% & 7.7217 \\\hline \text { Present value of } 1 \text { for } 10 \text { periods at } 4 \% & 0.6756 \\\hline \text { Present value of } 1 \text { for } 10 \text { periods at } 5 \% & 0.6139 \\\hline\end{array}$

Examine the role and impact of raw materials in global trade.

Distinguish between different types of markets and economic concepts relevant to global trade.

Understand the roles and strategies of multinational corporations in global markets.

Analyze the ethical and socioeconomic implications of globalization.

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Employment Opportunities

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Supply and Demand

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