27. Andrew Industries is contemplating issuing a 10-year bond with a coupon rate of 8% (annual coupon payments) and a face value of $1,000. Andrew believes it can get a rat- ing of A from Standard and Poor's. However, due to recent financial difficulties at the company, Standard and Poor's is warning that it may downgrade Andrew Industries bonds to BBB. Yields on A-rated, long-term bonds are currently 5.8%, and yields on BBB-rated bonds are 6.2%.

a. What is the price of the bond if Andrew maintains the A rating for the bond issue?

b. What will the price of the bond be if it is downgraded?