PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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Chapter 3, Problem 1SQ

(PRICE) In February 2009, Treasury 8.5s of 2020 yielded 3.2976%. What was their price? If the yield rose to 4%, what would happen to the price?

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Summary Introduction

To determine: The price of bond at a yield of 3.2976%.

Answer to Problem 1SQ

The price of bond at a yield of 3.2976% is $147.67.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the price of bond at a yield of 3.2976%

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PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE, Chapter 3, Problem 1SQ , additional homework tip  1

Therefore the price of bond at a yield of 3.2976% is $147.67.

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Summary Introduction

To determine: The price of bond at a yield of 4%.

Answer to Problem 1SQ

The price of bond at a yield of 4% is $139.73.

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Determine the price of bond at a yield of 4%

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PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE, Chapter 3, Problem 1SQ , additional homework tip  2

Therefore the price of bond at a yield of 4% is $139.73.

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