1. There is a zero coupon bond that sells for $4,357.54 and has a par value of $10,000. If the bond has 17 years to maturity, what is the yield to maturity? Assume semiannual compounding.
4.78%
4.82%
5.01%
4.95%
4.75%
2. Roger has just lost a lawsuit and has agreed to make equal annual payments of $12,700 for the next 10 years with the first payment due today. The value of this liability today is $97,000. What is the interest rate on the payments?
5.77%
5.23%
6.16%
4.97%
6.56%