Bond Valuation. Sandy is considering purchasing bonds with a par value of $$10,000.$ The bonds have an annual coupon rate of $8\%$ and six years to maturity. The bonds are priced at $$10,417.$ Sandy will only buy these bonds if the expected return from holding the bonds would generate a return of at least $9$ percent. Should Sandy she buy these bonds?

If Sandy requires a $9\%$ return, the amount she should be willing to pay for the bonds is $ $($Round to the nearest dollar.$)$

If Sandy requires a $9\%$ return, should she buy these bonds? $($Select the best answer below.$)$

A$.$ No; if the price exceeds what she should be willing to pay, Sandy's return would be less than $9\%,$ so she should not buy these bonds.

B$.$ Yes; if the price exceeds what she should be willing to pay, Sandy's return would be more than $9\%,$ so she should buy these bonds.