Considering the bond to be an annual coupon paying bond. As there is no other information provided.
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N = 6 (As it is 2020, and the bond will mature in 2026, so 6 years to maturity)
PMT = 3.45% of 1,000 = -34.5 ( The coupon 3.15% is on Face Value, which is considered to be $1,000)
FV = -1,000 (The Face value of bond is $1,000)
I/Y = 2.19 (The YTM of the bond is 2.19%)
CPT + PV = 1,070.1277
So the bond is currently quoting at $107% of the par value.
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