On May 1, Emerson Fast bought 10 Serenity Ridge bonds with a coupon rate of 7.875%. The purchase price was $101.375, and the commission was $8.00 per bond. Serenity Ridge bonds pay interest on April 1 and October 1.
a. What is the current yield of the bond?
b. What is the total purchase price of the bonds?
c. If Emerson sold the bonds on August 1 for $109.50, what are the proceeds from the sale?