CORPORATE FIN CUSTOM W/MYFINANCELAB
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Chapter 4, Problem 18P
The British government has a consol bond outstanding paying £100 per year forever. Assume the current interest rate is 4% per year.
- a. What is the
value of the bond immediately after a payment is made? - b. What is the value of the bond immediately before a payment is made?
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