A company previously issued 5% bonds with semi-annual payments (and a face value of $1,000). Since then, interest rates have risen (gone up) substantially. Which of the following is the most likely current price for the bonds? OA. $894.50 OB. $1,129.27 OC. All of these are equally likely. O D. $1,000.00

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A company previously issued 5% bonds with semi-annual payments (and a face value of $1,000). Since then, interest rates have risen (gone up) substantially. Which of the following is the most likely current price for
the bonds?
OA. $894.50
B. $1,129.27
OC. All of these are equally likely.
O D. $1,000.00
Transcribed Image Text:A company previously issued 5% bonds with semi-annual payments (and a face value of $1,000). Since then, interest rates have risen (gone up) substantially. Which of the following is the most likely current price for the bonds? OA. $894.50 B. $1,129.27 OC. All of these are equally likely. O D. $1,000.00
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