The following bond was quoted in The Wall Street Journal:    Bonds Current yield Volume Close Net change NJ 4.125% 35 3.5% 5 96.875% +1.5%   Five bonds were purchased yesterday, and 5 bonds were purchased today. How much more did the 5 bonds cost today? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

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The following bond was quoted in The Wall Street Journal:
  

Bonds Current yield Volume Close Net change
NJ 4.125% 35 3.5% 5 96.875% +1.5%
 


Five bonds were purchased yesterday, and 5 bonds were purchased today. How much more did the 5 bonds cost today? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)
 

 
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