1. Consider a zero-coupon bond with an expect return of 6%, 15 years to maturity and a par-value of $1,000. (Assume annual compounding) a. Find the bond's price today.. b. What is the value of the bond next year if interest rates increase to 6.7%?

2. You are considering buying a semi-annual bond that has 24 coupon payments remaining, with the next coupon payment occurring 22 days from the settlement date. The bond's coupon rate is 9.7% and similar bonds are reported to have a yield of maturity of 9.7% There are 182 days between the bond's coupon payments.

a) What is the maximum price that you are willing to pay for the bond? $ b) If your assumptions are correct then what is the estimated quoted price (remember quotes are a percent of par value)? $