A General Power bond carries a coupon rate of 8%, has 9 years until maturity, and sells

Question:

A General Power bond carries a coupon rate of 8%, has 9 years until maturity, and sells at a yield to maturity of 7%. (Assume annual interest payments.)

a. What interest payments to bondholders receive each year?

b. At what price does the bond sell?

c. What will happen to the bond price if the yield to maturity falls to 6%?

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