ABC Corporation is considering issuing bonds to raise funds for a new project. The company plans to issue $1,000,000 in bonds with a coupon rate of 5%, payable semi-annually, and a maturity of 10 years. The bonds will be sold at a discount, and the company expects a market rate of return of 6%. Calculate the following: (1) the issue price of the bonds, (2) the semi-annual interest payment, (3) the total interest expense over the life of the bonds, (4) the amortization schedule for the bonds, and (5) the bond's yield to maturity. Show all calculations and explain your answer.

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The detailed answer for the above question is provided below To calculate the issue price of the bonds we can use the present value formula PV FV 1 rn where PV present value of the bonds FV face value ... View the full answer