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Consider the following semiannual bonds:
Bond Coupon Years to maturity Yield
1 4% 5 6.0%
2 6.5% 6 4.5%
a. Calculate the price per $100 par value for each bond.
b. If bond 2 is callable at 104.5 after 3 years, what is the yield to call?
c. What would have to happen for you to actually earn the yield to maturity on these bonds?