(a) If the bond has FOUR years remaining until maturity, calculate the value of the bond today. (6%) (b) Now assume that the discount rate changes for the THIRD year and the FOURTH year to be 9%, calculate the value of the bond today. (8%)

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(8) A bond pays a coupon rate of 6% annually
and a discount rate of 3% is used by investors.
The par value is $8000.
(a) If the bond has FOUR years remaining until
maturity, calculate the value of the bond today.
(6%)
(b) Now assume that the discount rate changes
for the THIRD year and the FOURTH year to be
9%, calculate the value of the bond today. (8%)
Transcribed Image Text:(8) A bond pays a coupon rate of 6% annually and a discount rate of 3% is used by investors. The par value is $8000. (a) If the bond has FOUR years remaining until maturity, calculate the value of the bond today. (6%) (b) Now assume that the discount rate changes for the THIRD year and the FOURTH year to be 9%, calculate the value of the bond today. (8%)
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