On January 1, 2015, Michael Corp. issued 300 bonds with a face value of $1,000 each and a face rate of 6%. The bonds have a term of 5 years and interest is paid on a semi-annual basis. At issuance, the market rate of interest was 8% compounded semi-annually. What would be the total issue price of these bonds?

On January 1, 2015, Michael Corp. issued 300 bonds with a face value of $1,000 each and a face rate of 6%. The bonds have a term of 5 years and interest is paid on a semi-annual basis. At issuance, the market rate of interest was 8% compounded semi-annually. What would be the total issue price of these bonds?

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