Bonds with a Face Value of $130 000 Redeemable at Par

question 77

Essay

Bonds with a face value of $130 000 redeemable at par bearing 4.5% coupons payable quarterly are sold six years before maturity to yield 5.25% quarterly. Determine
a) the premium or discount;
b) the purchase price?

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