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For example, assume Sophia wants to earn a return of 14.00% and is offered the opportunity to purchase a $1,000 par value bond that pays a 16.00% coupon rate (distributed semiannually) with three years remaining to maturity. The following formula can be used to compute the bond’s intrinsic value:
Intrinsic Value = A(1+C)1+A(1+C)2+A(1+C)3+A(1+C)4+A(1+C)5+A(1+C)6+B(1+C)6
What are the three variable names & variable values?
A: Bond's semiannual coupon payment, = 16% * $1000/2 = $80
B: Bond's par value, = $1,000
C: Semiannual required rate; = 14%/2 = 7%