A $1700 callable bond pays interest at j2 = 8% matures on June 20, 2038. It...

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A $1700 callable bond pays interest at j2 = 8% matures on June 20, 2038. It can be called annually, from 2023 to 2037 (inclusive), on December 20th at par. Part (a): Find the purchase price on December 20, 2021, to guarantee an investor a yield of 10% compounded semi-annually. Part (b): Suppose the bond was purchased on December 20, 2021 to guarantee a yield of 10% compounded semi-annually (i.e. result from part (a)). If the bond is called on December 20, 2027, determine the purchaser's annual yield compounded semi-annually (i.e. determine j₂) using: Part (b) (i): the method of averages. Part (b) (ii): the method of linear interpolation. Write out your full solution to this problem in order to submit your work to Gradescope after you are finished the test. A $1700 callable bond pays interest at j2 = 8% matures on June 20, 2038. It can be called annually, from 2023 to 2037 (inclusive), on December 20th at par. Part (a): Find the purchase price on December 20, 2021, to guarantee an investor a yield of 10% compounded semi-annually. Part (b): Suppose the bond was purchased on December 20, 2021 to guarantee a yield of 10% compounded semi-annually (i.e. result from part (a)). If the bond is called on December 20, 2027, determine the purchaser's annual yield compounded semi-annually (i.e. determine j₂) using: Part (b) (i): the method of averages. Part (b) (ii): the method of linear interpolation. Write out your full solution to this problem in order to submit your work to Gradescope after you are finished the test.

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