On January 1, Thunderball Corporation issues 10%, 5-year bonds with a face value of $275,000 when the

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On January 1, Thunderball issues 10%, 5-year bonds with a of $275,000 when the effective interest rate is 9%. Interest is to be paid semiannually. Prepare calculations to prove that the selling price of the bonds is $285,880.07.

Corporation
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Face value is a financial term used to describe the nominal or dollar value of a security, as stated by its issuer. For stocks, the face value is the original cost of the stock, as listed on the certificate. For bonds, it is the amount paid to the...