Assume That You Are Considering the Purchase of a 20-Year,noncallable

question 27

Multiple Choice

Assume that you are considering the purchase of a 20-year,noncallable bond with an annual coupon rate of 9.5%.The bond has a face value of $1,000,and it makes semiannual interest payments.If you require an 8.4% nominal yield to maturity on this investment,what is the maximum price you should be willing to pay for the bond?

• A)$1,105.69
• B)$1,133.34
• C)$1,161.67
• D)$1,190.71
• E)$1,220.48

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