Seaside Issues a Bond with a Stated Interest Rate of 10%,face

question 135

Multiple Choice

Seaside issues a bond with a stated interest rate of 10%,face value of $50,000,and due in 5 years.Interest payments are made semi-annually.The market rate for this type of bond is 12%.What is the issue price of the bond?

• A)$83,920.
• B)$46,320.
• C)$53,605.

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