2 years ago, UNCW realized they will face a financial shortfall if they do not issue bonds to cover their spending gap. They sold bonds with a coupon rate of 4% for 10 years. The bonds pay interest semi-annually. You bought the bonds 2 years ago at par value, but now you want to sell them because interest rates have gone up to 6% and you think you can earn more interest with a newer bond. What is the price you can sell these bonds today (2 years later than when issued)?

2 years ago, UNCW realized they will face a financial shortfall if they do not issue bonds to cover their spending gap. They sold bonds with a coupon rate of 4% for 10 years. The bonds pay interest semi-annually. You bought the bonds 2 years ago at par value, but now you want to sell them because interest rates have gone up to 6% and you think you can earn more interest with a newer bond. What is the price you can sell these bonds today (2 years later than when issued)?

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Chapter9: The Cost Of Capital

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