Gong Li Has Recently Inherited $10,000 and Is Considering Purchasing

question 94

Essay

Gong Li has recently inherited $10,000 and is considering purchasing 10 bonds of the Lucky Corporation. The bond has a par value of $1,000 with 10 percent coupon rate and will mature in 10 years. Does Gong Li have enough money to buy 10 bonds if the required rate of return is 9 percent?

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