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Bond price problem

ABC Corp is issuing a 10-year bond with a coupon rate of 7 %. The interest rate for similar bonds is at present 9 %. Supposing annual payments, what is the current value of the bond? (Round to the closest dollar.) (a) $872 (b) $1,066 (c) $990 (d) $945.

Can someone help me in getting through this problem.

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