Problem:
A zero coupon bond with a face value of $1,000 is issued with an initial price of $400.50. The bond matures in 23 years.
Required:
Question: What is the implicit interest, in dollars, for the first year of the bond's life? Use semiannual compounding.
- $9.40
- $10.10
- $16.25
- $8.13
- $5.05
Note: Show supporting computations in good form.