You are considering the purchase of a $1000 par value bond issued by ZLY Corporation.  The bond has exactly 10 years remaining to maturity, and pays a semi-annual coupon at a rate of 9% APR compounded semi-annually.  The next coupon will be paid 6 months from today. What should be the price of the bond if the stated yield-to-maturity is 11% APR compounded semi-annually?

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You are considering the purchase of a $1000 par value bond issued by ZLY Corporation.  The bond has exactly 10 years remaining to maturity, and pays a semi-annual coupon at a rate of 9% APR compounded semi-annually.  The next coupon will be paid 6 months from today. What should be the price of the bond if the stated yield-to-maturity is 11% APR compounded semi-annually?

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