a If the government sold a 10-year gilt with a par value of £100 and an (annual) coupon of 9 per cent, what price can be charged if investors require a 9.5 per cent yield to maturity on such bonds?

b If yields to maturity on bonds of this risk class fall to 8.5 per cent, what could the bonds be sold for?

c If it were sold for £105, what yield to maturity is the bond offering?

d What is the income yield on this bond if it is selling at £105?