Question: A. Consider two bonds, A and B. Both bonds presently are selling at their par value of $1,000. Each pay interest of $120 annually. Bond

A. Consider two bonds, A and B. Both bonds presently are selling at their par value of $1,000. Each pay interest of $120 annually. Bond A will mature in 5 years while bond B will mature in 6 years. If the yields to maturity on the two bonds change from 12% to 14%:

a.

Both bonds will decrease in value but bond B will decrease more than bond A

b.

Both bonds will increase in value but bond B will increase more than bond A

c.

Bond A will increase in value, but Bond B will decrease in value.

d.

Both bonds will increase in value but bond B will increase more than bond A

e.

Both bonds will increase in value but bond A will increase more than bond B

B. A coupon bond which pays interest of 4% semi-annually, has a par value of $1,000, matures in 5 years, and is selling today at a $785. The actual yield to maturity on this bond is

a.

7.2%

b.

9.1%

c.

9.6%

d.

4.75%

e.

9.5%

C. A coupon bond which pays interest semi-annually, has a par value of $1,000, matures in (exactly) 5 years and has a yield to maturity of 12%. If the coupon rate is 9%, what would you expect to pay for this bond?

a.

$855.55

b.

$891.45

c.

$889.60

d.

$926.00

e.

$1,000.00

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