A few years ago, Zabar Technology issued an annual bond that has a face value equal to $1,000 and pays investors $40 interest semiannually. The bond has four years remaining until maturity. If an investor requires a 5% rate of return to invest in this bond, what is the maximum price he or she should be willing to pay to purchase the bond today? $1,106.38 $964.54 O $1,107.55 $935.37

A few years ago, Zabar Technology issued an annual bond that has a face value equal to $1,000 and pays investors $40 interest semiannually. The bond has four years remaining until maturity. If an investor requires a 5% rate of return to invest in this bond, what is the maximum price he or she should be willing to pay to purchase the bond today? $1,106.38 $964.54 O $1,107.55 $935.37

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