Problem:
Compute the price of a 5 percent coupon bond with 20 years left to maturity and a market interest rate of 6.25 percent. (Assume interest payments are semi-annual.) Which statement is correct?
- The bond is a discount bond selling at $858.41
- The bond is a discount bond selling at $922.34
- The bond is a premium bond selling at $858.41.
- The bond is a premium bond selling at $922.34.
Note: Explain all steps comprehensively.