Jay purchased a Treasury bond with a coupon rate of 3.72% and face value of $100. The maturity date of the bond is 15 March 2029. (b) In fact, Yuri changes his plan and Jay plans to sell this bond on 5 January 2022. What was Jay's sale price (rounded to four decimal places)? Assume a yield of 4.43% p.a. compounded half-yearly. Question 6Answer a. 94.9701 b. 94.7167 c. 96.8146 d. 96.5612

Jay purchased a Treasury bond with a coupon rate of 3.72% and face value of $100. The maturity date of the bond is 15 March 2029. (b) In fact, Yuri changes his plan and Jay plans to sell this bond on 5 January 2022. What was Jay's sale price (rounded to four decimal places)? Assume a yield of 4.43% p.a. compounded half-yearly. Question 6Answer a. 94.9701 b. 94.7167 c. 96.8146 d. 96.5612

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Bond Valuation

Section: Chapter Questions

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