Use the following spot yield curve: Time Spot Rate ½ 1.0% 1 1.5% 11/2 2.0% 2 2.5% 2½ 3.0% 3 4.0% 31/2 5.0% 6.0% I Calculate the price of a 2 year bond with a par value of 10,000. The bond matures for par and has a coupon rate of 5.0% convertible semi-annually. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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Use the following spot yield curve:
Time
Spot Rate
½
1.0%
1
1.5%
11/2
2.0%
2
2.5%
2½
3.0%
3
4.0%
31/2
5.0%
6.0%
I
Calculate the price of a 2 year bond with a par value of 10,000. The bond matures for par and has a coupon
rate of 5.0% convertible semi-annually.
(Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
Transcribed Image Text:Use the following spot yield curve: Time Spot Rate ½ 1.0% 1 1.5% 11/2 2.0% 2 2.5% 2½ 3.0% 3 4.0% 31/2 5.0% 6.0% I Calculate the price of a 2 year bond with a par value of 10,000. The bond matures for par and has a coupon rate of 5.0% convertible semi-annually. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
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