Question: The Rowan Corp has two bond issues outstanding. Both bonds pay $90 annual interest plus $1,000 at maturity. Bond 1 has a maturity of 30

The Rowan Corp has two bond issues outstanding. Both bonds pay $90 annual interest plus $1,000 at maturity. Bond 1 has a maturity of 30 years, and Bond 2 has a maturity of 5 year.

  1. What will be the value of each of these bonds when the going rate of interest is
    1. 5%
    2. 10%
    3. 15%
    4. 20%
  2. Using Microsoft Excels relevant functions, calculate the bond prices.
  3. Create a table to summarize your results.
  4. Prepare a graph displaying your results. Make sure both bonds are displayed on one graph. Make the x-axis interest rate and y-axis bond prices.
  5. Prepare a graph displaying the value of the bonds over time. Make sure both bonds are displayed on one graph. Make the x-axis years and y-axis bond prices.
    1. Assuming that the interest rate in the market stays at 5%.
    2. Assuming that the interest rate in the market stays at 15%.

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