On September 6, Irene Westing purchased one bond of Mick Corporation at 96.00%. The bond pays 9.75%  interest on June 1 and December 1. The stockbroker told Irene that she would have to pay the accrued interest and the market price of the bond and a $5 brokerage fee.   What was the total purchase price for Irene? Assume a 360-day year (each month is 30 days) in calculating the accrued interest. (Hint: Final cost = Cost of bond + Accrued interest + Brokerage fee. Calculate time for accrued interest.) (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

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On September 6, Irene Westing purchased one bond of Mick Corporation at 96.00%. The bond pays 9.75%  interest on June 1 and December 1. The stockbroker told Irene that she would have to pay the accrued interest and the market price of the bond and a $5 brokerage fee.
 
What was the total purchase price for Irene? Assume a 360-day year (each month is 30 days) in calculating the accrued interest. (Hint: Final cost = Cost of bond + Accrued interest + Brokerage fee. Calculate time for accrued interest.) (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)
 

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