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QUESTION 29
The direct transfer of funds ______.
is very efficient |
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increases the cost of obtaining funds |
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is the best method to enhance economic growth |
2 points
QUESTION 30
The price of a bond with a par value of $1,000, 5% coupon, 10 years to maturity and a 3% yield to maturity is about ______.
$919.89 |
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$1000.00 |
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$1085.30 |
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$1,170.60 |
The Price of the Bond
Variables |
Financial Calculator Keys |
Figures |
Par Value/Face Value of the Bond [$1,000] |
FV |
1,000 |
Coupon Amount [$1,000 x 5.00%] |
PMT |
50 |
Market Interest Rate or Yield to maturity on the Bond [3.00%] |
1/Y |
3.00 |
Maturity Period/Time to Maturity [10 Years] |
N |
10 |
Bond Price/Current market price of the Bond |
PV |
? |
Here, we need to set the above key variables into the financial calculator to find out the Price of the Bond. After entering the above keys in the financial calculator, we get the Price of the Bond (PV) = $1,170.60.
“Hence, the Price of the Bond will be $1,170.60