Assume that you purchase a 30-year $1,000 par value bond, with a 10% coupon, and a yield of 9%. Immediately after you purchase the bond, yields change to 7% and remain at that level to maturity. Assume that you hold the bond for 8 years and then sell it. Interest is paid annually.   What is the price of the bond today?

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Assume that you purchase a 30-year $1,000 par value bond, with a 10% coupon, and a yield of 9%. Immediately after you purchase the bond, yields change to 7% and remain at that level to maturity. Assume that you hold the bond for 8 years and then sell it. Interest is paid annually.

 

What is the price of the bond today?

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A. $1,991.87
B. $1,538.14
C. $1.732.51
D. $1,102.74
E. $1,225.16
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