she will earn the same annual effective interest rate as the zero-coupon bond. Calculate X.

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Susan can buy a zero-coupon bond that will pay 1,000 at the end of 12 years and is currently selling for 624.60. Instead, she purchases a bond with 6% semi-annual coupons that will pay 1,000 at the end of 10 years. If she pays X for this bond she will earn the same annual effective interest rate as the zero-coupon bond.

Calculate X. 

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