Commonstealth Bank issued a bond that pays a 7.20% coupon quarterly and matures at the end of September 2036. If the current market rate for similar bonds is 6.50%, what is the bond price at the end of October 2021? Show your workings and round your final answers to two decimal places.

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Commonstealth Bank issued a bond that pays a 7.20% coupon quarterly and matures at the
end of September 2036. If the current market rate for similar bonds is 6.50%, what is the
bond price at the end of October 2021?
Show your workings and round your final answers to two decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:Commonstealth Bank issued a bond that pays a 7.20% coupon quarterly and matures at the end of September 2036. If the current market rate for similar bonds is 6.50%, what is the bond price at the end of October 2021? Show your workings and round your final answers to two decimal places.
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