Chapter 6, Problem 31P

a.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The price of the bond with AA rating.

Introduction:

Bond rating is a credit rating which represents the creditworthiness of the both corporate and government bonds. Creditworthiness represents the ability to pay debt, or risk of getting default on a debt. Therefore, bond rating states the degree of risk associated with a bond. This rating is given by credit rating agencies like S&P, Moody, and so on.

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The principal amount of the bond.

Introduction:

Bond rating is a credit rating which represents the creditworthiness of both corporate and government bonds. Creditworthiness represents the ability to pay debt, or risk of getting default on a debt. Therefore, bond rating states the degree of risk associated with a bond. This rating is given by credit rating agencies like S&P, Moody, and so on.

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine: What the rating of the bond must be to sell at par.

Introduction:

Bond rating is a credit rating which represents the creditworthiness of both corporate and government bonds. Creditworthiness represents the ability to pay debt, or risk of getting default on a debt. Therefore, bond rating states the degree of risk associated with a bond. This rating is given by credit rating agencies like S&P, Moody, and so on.

d.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The rating of the bond and to analyze if that bond is junk.

Introduction:

Bond rating is a credit rating which represents the creditworthiness of both corporate and government bonds. Creditworthiness represents the ability to pay debt, or risk of getting default on a debt. Therefore, bond rating states the degree of risk associated with a bond. This rating is given by credit rating agencies like S&P, Moody, and so on.