Zero-Coupon Bonds with a Par Value of $1,000,000 Have a Maturity

question 80

Multiple Choice

Zero-coupon bonds with a par value of $1,000,000 have a maturity of 10 years and a required rate of return of 9 percent. What is the current price?

• A) $363,212
• B) $385,500
• C) $422,400
• D) $424,100
• E) none of the above

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