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On January 2, 2001, Vick Corporation wishes to issue $300,000 (par value) of its 8%, 10-year bonds. The bonds pay interest annually on January 1. The current yield rate on such bonds is 10%. Using the interest factors below, compute the amount that Vick will realize from the sale (issuance) of the bonds. Present value of 1 at 8% for 10 periods 0.4632 Present value of 1 at 10% for 10 periods 0.3855 Present value of an ordinary annuity at 8% for 10 periods 6.7101 Present value of an ordinary annuity at 10% for 10 periods 6.1446 a. $300,000 b. $263, 120 c. $300,002 d. $331, 808