The Co needs $30 million to grow. They will sell 10yr, $1,000
face value bonds that have 0% coupon. The expected YTM is 5
percent. How many bonds are needed to obtain the $30 million? Use
annual compounding. |
Multiple Choice
259,317
48,867
24,433
30,000
129,658
Information provided:
Par value= future value= $1,000
Time= 10 years
Coupon rate= 0%
Yield to maturity= 5%
The question is solved by first computing the price of the bond.
The price of the bond is calculated by computing the present value.
Enter the below in a financial calculator to compute the present value:
FV= 1,000
N= 10
I/Y= 5
Press the CPT key and PV to compute the present value.
The value obtained is 613.91.
Therefore, the price of the bond is $613.91.
The number of bonds to be obtained:
= $30,000,000 / $613.91
= 48,867 bonds.
Hence, the answer is option b.
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