Suppose a bond matures in N=15 years, pays C=8.5% coupon semi-annually if held to maturity and has a Face Value of $7500. The market rate currently available on a comparable bond is r=6%.
1) what is the value of the bond if sold today?
2) would you sell at a discount or premium? Why?
3) what is the value of the bond if the market rate currently available on comparatable bonds increased to r=9%
4) would you sell at a discount or premium? Please explain why?
5) what is the value of a $7500 bond if sold today instead the bond pays C=6.5% quarterly if held to maturity and at a market rate of 5%?