On January 1, Year One, Big Company offers to sell a $100,000 bond coming due in exactly 10 years. This bond pays cash interest of 2 percent at the end of each year. A buyer is found who wants to earn 5 percent interest each year. After some negotiation, Big agrees to the 5 percent effective rate. The present value of a single amount of $1 in ten years at 2 percent annual interest is .80 whereas the present value of a single amount of $1 in ten years at 5 percent annual interest is .63. The present value of an annuity of $1 in ten years at 2 percent annual interest is 8.75 whereas the present value of an annuity of $1 in ten years at 5 percent annual interest is 7.70. What is the sales price for this bond ?

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