8. A bond is sold at $1,031.88 which has a face value of $1,000 and a coupon rate of 9% paid semiannually. It will mature in 10 years. Ifyour required rate of return on this bond is 8.6%, should you buyor sell the bond?NI/YPVPMTFV

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8. A bond is sold at $1,031.88 which has a face value of $1,000 and a coupon rate of 9% paid semi annually. It will mature in 10 years. Ifyour required rate of return on this bond is 8.6%, should you buy or sell the bond? N I/Y PV PMT FV