22 Seaside issues a bond that has a stated interest rate of 9%, face amount of $40,000, and is due in 8 years. Interest payments are made semi-annually. The market rate for this type of bond is 12%. What is the issue price of the bond? (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

Multiple Choice

• $55,746.

• $33,937.

• $40,000.

• $60,786.