A 1,000 par value nôn-callab has a maturity date of November 1, 2023. On May 1, 2016, this bond was purchased to yield 8.00% convertible semi-annually. ond pays What was the market price at which the bond was purchased on May 1, 2016? A. 815 B. 870 C. 889 D.893 E.894

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A 1,000 par value non-callable bond pays semi-annual coupons at a 6% annual coupon rate and
has a maturity date of November 1, 2023. On May 1, 2016, this bond was purchased to yield
8.00% convertible semi-annually.
What was the market price at which the bond was purchased on May 1, 2016?
A. 815
B. 870
C. 889
D.893
E.894
Transcribed Image Text:A 1,000 par value non-callable bond pays semi-annual coupons at a 6% annual coupon rate and has a maturity date of November 1, 2023. On May 1, 2016, this bond was purchased to yield 8.00% convertible semi-annually. What was the market price at which the bond was purchased on May 1, 2016? A. 815 B. 870 C. 889 D.893 E.894
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Step 1: Calculating bond present value or purchase price

Using the formula :Bond Price = C*  (1-(1+r)-n/r ) + F/(1+r)n

where, C = Coupon payment

r = yield

F=face value

n =time

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