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Martinez Motors’ bonds have 17 years remaining to maturity. Interest is paid annually; they have a $1,000 par value; the coupon interest rate is 7 percent; and the yield to maturity is 5.5 percent. What is the bond’s current market price?
Interest = $1,000 * 0.07 = $70
The price of the bond is:
Current bond price = $70(PVIFA 5.5%,17) + $1,000(PVIF 5.5%,17)
Current bond price = ($70 * 10.8646085601) + ($1,000 * 0.40244652909)
Current bond price = $1,162.97