Round to the nearest dollar or (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 15.25.)
a. Jane issued five-year bonds that pay a coupon of 6.5 percent semi annually. The current market rate for similar bonds is 5.5 percent. How much will you be willing to pay for Jane's bond today?
b. Jane is issuing a 10-year bond with a coupon rate of 6.76 percent. The interest rate for similar bonds is currently 6.37 percent. Assuming annual payments, what is the value of the bond?
c. Jane also just received a cash gift from his grandfather. He plans to invest in a five-year bond issued by USA Corp. that pays an annual coupon of 4.79 percent. If the current market rate is 9.00 percent, what is the maximum amount Jane should be willing to pay for this bond?