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Seaside issues a bond that has a stated interest rate of 7%, face amount of $40,000, and is due in 6 years. Interest payments are made semi-annually. The market rate for this type of bond is 10%. What is the issue price of the bond? (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)
Multiple Choice
$62,274.
$34,683.
$65,914.
$40,000.
Answer:
Option B: $ 34,683
Explanation:
Present value of bond = Present value of face value + Present value of interest
= [40000 * PVF (5%, 12 years)] + [1400 * PVAF (5%, 12 years)]
= (40000 * 0.5568) + (1400 * 8.8633)
= 22272 + 12411
= $ 34,683
PVAF table:
PVF table:
Hence, option 'B' is correct, and rest all are incorrect.
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