A bond of $40,000 was issued by the Central Bank on August 17, 2012, with a 30-year maturity. The coupon rate was 3.7% compounded semi-annually. If you want to purchase this bond today: 1. What cash price does it have, when prevailing market rates today are 5.2% compounded semi-annually? 2. What is the amount of the bond premium or discount? 3. What is the amount of the payment that you would receive every six months?

A bond of $40,000 was issued by the Central Bank on August 17, 2012, with a 30-year maturity. The coupon rate was 3.7% compounded semi-annually. If you want to purchase this bond today: 1. What cash price does it have, when prevailing market rates today are 5.2% compounded semi-annually? 2. What is the amount of the bond premium or discount? 3. What is the amount of the payment that you would receive every six months?

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Chapter13: Long-term Liabilities

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