A Survey of Mathematics with Applications (10th Edition) - Standalone book
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56. U.S. Treasury Bills On December 3, 2014, Trinity purchased a 364-day, $6000 U S Treasury bill at a 0 12% discount (See Exercise 55.)
- a. What is the date of maturity of the Treasury bill?
- b. How much did Trinity actually pay for the Treasury bill?
- c. How much interest did the U.S government pay Trinity on the date of maturity?
- d. What is the actual rate of interest of the Treasury bill?
Round the answer to the nearest thousandths of a percent.
55. U.S. Treasury Bills The U. S. government borrows money by selling Treasury bills. Treasury bills are discounted notes issued by the U. S. government On November 14, 2014. Kris purchased a 364-day, $1000 U.S. Treasury bill at a 0.15% discount. On the date of maturity, Kris will receive S1000.
- a. What is the date of maturity of the Treasury bill?
- b. How much did Kris actually pay for the Treasury bill?
- c. How much interest did the U.S. government pay Kris on the date of maturity?
- d. What is the actual rate of interest of the Treasury bill? Round the answer to the nearest ten-thousandths of a percent.
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A Survey of Mathematics with Applications (10th Edition) - Standalone book
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