You Are Purchasing a Bond with a Face Value of $3,000

question 62

Multiple Choice

You are purchasing a bond with a face value of $3,000 and a coupon rate of 5.45 percent.The bond pays interest semiannually and has a yield to maturity of 5.51 percent.The bond matures in 7.5 years and pays its next interest payment in 4 months.What amount of accrued interest must you pay to purchase this bond today?

• A)$25.50
• B)$27.25
• C)$51.00
• D)$37.75
• E)$54.50

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