On April 15, 2017, Melissa purchased $60,000 of Verbecke Co.'s 12%, 20-year bonds at face amount, with interest being paid on December 31 each year. Verbecke Co. has paid interest due on the bonds regularly. On April 15, 2021, market interest rates had risen to 14% and Melissa is considering selling the bonds. Calculate the market value of Melissa’s bonds on April 14, 2021.
On April 15, 2017, Melissa purchased $60,000 of Verbecke Co.'s 12%, 20-year bonds at face amount, with interest being paid on December 31 each year. Verbecke Co. has paid interest due on the bonds regularly. On April 15, 2021, market interest rates had risen to 14% and Melissa is considering selling the bonds. Calculate the market value of Melissa’s bonds on April 14, 2021.
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On April 15, 2017, Melissa purchased $60,000 of Verbecke Co.'s 12%, 20-year bonds at face amount, with interest being paid on December 31 each year. Verbecke Co. has paid interest due on the bonds regularly. On April 15, 2021, market interest rates had risen to 14% and Melissa is considering selling the bonds.
Calculate the market value of Melissa’s bonds on April 14, 2021.
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