A zero coupon bond pays no annual coupon interest payments. When it matures at the end of 9 years it pays out $1,000. If Investors wish to earn 4.65% per year on this bond investment, what is the current price of the bond?(Round to the nearest dollar.)
Answer choices:
A. $659
B. $664
C. $661
D. $657
Information provided:
Present value= $1,000
Time= 9 years
Yield to maturity= 4.65%
The price of the bond is calculated by computing the present value of the bond.
The below has to be entered in a financial calculator to compute the present value of the bond:
FV= 1,000
N= 9
I/Y= 4.65
Enter the CPT key and PV to calculate the present value.
The value obtained is 664.27.
Therefore, the price of the bond is $664.
Hence, the answer is option b.
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