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Due to a number of lawsuits related to toxic wastes,a major chemical company has recently experienced a market revaluation.The firm has bonds outstanding that were issued 8 years ago at their par value of $1,000.These bonds have 12 years to maturity and a coupon rate of 6 percent,with interest paid semiannually.The required return on these bonds has increased to 14 percent.What is the current value of one of these bonds?


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