Consider the two bonds described below:
Bond A : Maturity 3 years ,Annual Coupon Rate (Paid semiannually) 10% ,Face Value$1,000
Bond B : Maturity 2 years ,Annual Coupon Rate (Paid semiannually) 6%, Face Value $1,000
a. If both bonds had a required return of 8%, what would the bonds’ prices be?
b. Describe what it means if a bond sells at a discount. Are these two bonds selling at a discount? Why or why not?