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3. Calculate the fair present value of the following bonds, all of which have a 10 percent coupon rate (paid semiannually), face value of $1,000, and a required rate of return of 8 percent.
a. The bond has 10 years remaining to maturity. _________
b. The bond has 15 years remaining to maturity. _________
c. The bond has 20 years remaining to maturity. _________
d. What do your answers to parts (a) through (c) say about the relation between time to maturity and present values? State the relationship and draw and label a graph.