A zero-coupon bond with a face-value of 2679 has 3 years until maturity. If the implied rate of annual interest on the bond is 0.07 compounded semi- annually, what is the price of the bond now?

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A zero-coupon bond with a face-value of 2679 has 3
years until maturity. If the implied rate of annual
interest on the bond is 0.07 compounded semi-
annually, what is the price of the bond now?
A zero-coupon bond with a $1000 face-value has 24
years left to maturity. The interest rate on the bond is
currently 10%, but you are certain that interest rates
on this bond is going to go from 10% to 15% in 12
years.
How many dollars will the bond payout at the point of
maturity?
Transcribed Image Text:A zero-coupon bond with a face-value of 2679 has 3 years until maturity. If the implied rate of annual interest on the bond is 0.07 compounded semi- annually, what is the price of the bond now? A zero-coupon bond with a $1000 face-value has 24 years left to maturity. The interest rate on the bond is currently 10%, but you are certain that interest rates on this bond is going to go from 10% to 15% in 12 years. How many dollars will the bond payout at the point of maturity?
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