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Problem Walk$-$Through

Bond $x$ is noncallable and has $20$ years to maturity, a $10\%$ annual coupon, and a $$1,000$ par value. Your required return on Bond $x$ is $11\%$; if you buy it$,$ you plan to hold it for $5$ years. You $($and the market$)$ have expectations that in $5$ years, the yield to maturity on a $15-$ year bond with similar risk will be $8\mathrm{.}5\%.$ How much should you be willing to pay for Bond $x$ today? $($Hint: You will need to know how much the bond will be worth at the end of $5$ years.$)$ Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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