A bond has 8 years until maturity, a coupon rate of 8%, and sells for $1,100. a.

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A bond has 8 years until maturity, a coupon rate of 8%, and sells for $1,100.

a. If this bond has a yield to maturity of 8% 1 year from now, what will its price be?

b. What will be the rate of return on the bond?

c. If the inflation rate during the year is 3%, what is the real rate of return on the bond?

A bond has 8 years until maturity, a coupon rate
Maturity
Maturity is the date on which the life of a transaction or financial instrument ends, after which it must either be renewed, or it will cease to exist. The term is commonly used for deposits, foreign exchange spot, and forward transactions, interest...
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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

ISBN: 978-0078034640

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Authors: Richard Brealey, Stewart Myers, Alan Marcus

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