A bond of the Eastold Corporation pays an 11% coupon and has a $1000 par value. The coupon is paid semi-annually (twice a year). The bond matures in 10 years. The market's required yield to maturity on a comparable-risk bond is 9%.
a. Calculate the value of a bond. (8p)
b. How does the value change if the market's required yield to maturity increases to 12%?(8p)
c. How does the value change if the market's required yield to maturity decreases to 6%?(8p)
d. d) Interpret your findings in parts a), b)and c).(4p)