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Question No.14 (5 points) A 10-year loan with an effective annual interest rate of 6% is to be repaid with the following payments: (1) 100 at the end of the first year; (ii) 200 at the end of the third year, 300 at the end of the fifth year, (iv) 400 at the end of the seventh year, (v) 500 at the end of the ninth year, and (vi) 600 at the end of the tenth year. Calculate the amount of interest included in the second payment. A. 109 B. 129 C. 149 D. 169 E. 189 Question No.15 (5 points) Jack purchases a 1000 par value 10-year bond with coupons at 6% convertible semiannually which will be redeemed for R. The purchase price is 742.74 and the present value of the redemption value is 359.18. Calculate R. A. 800 B. 850 C. 900 D. 950 E. 1000 Question No.17 (5 points) A 5-year bond with par value of $1,000 is purchased to yield 8% annually. Par value equals redemption value. Coupons are paid annually. The interest portion of the first coupon is $76.81. Determine the annual coupon rate. A. 6.5% B. 7.0% C. 7.5% D. 8.0% E. 8.5%