Contreras Corporation is considering purchasing bonds of Jose Company as an investment. The bonds have a face

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Contreras Corporation is considering purchasing bonds of Jose Company as an investment. The bonds have a face value of $40,000 with a 10% interest rate. The bonds mature in 4 years and pay interest semiannually.

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  (a) What is the most Contreras should pay for the bonds if it desires a 12% return?
  (b) What is the most Contreras should pay for the bonds if it desires an 8% return?

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Accounting Principles

ISBN: 978-0470534793

10th Edition

Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso

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