Question: From the two tables given below: TABLE 1: Year Spot Rate 1 3.5% 2 4.2148% 3 4.7352% 4 5.2706% TABLE 2: Current 1-year spot rate

From the two tables given below:

TABLE 1:

Year Spot Rate

1 3.5%

2 4.2148%

3 4.7352%

4 5.2706%

TABLE 2:

Current 1-year spot rate = 3.5%

1-year forward rate one year from now = 4.935%

1-year forward rate two years from now = 5.784%

1-year forward rate three years from now = 6.893%

Use annual compounding for both Parts. (credit only if cash flows are written correctly)

1. What is the PV of a 4-year 6.5% coupon bond using spot rates (use par = 100)?

2. What is the PV of a 4-year 6.5% coupon bond using forward rates (use par= 100)?

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