Fortune Inc. has a pure discount bond issue with a face value of $1,000 that matures in 1 year. The assets of the firm are currently valued at $1,200, but it is expected to either drop to $900 or rise to $1,500 in a year's time. If the risk-free rate is 6%, what is the value of the debt? $285.12 $292.45 $315.85 $907.55 $1,055.55

Fortune Inc. has a pure discount bond issue with a face value of $1,000 that matures in 1 year. The assets of the firm are currently valued at $1,200, but it is expected to either drop to $900 or rise to $1,500 in a year's time. If the risk-free rate is 6%, what is the value of the debt? $285.12 $292.45 $315.85 $907.55 $1,055.55

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