23. You are considering two bonds. Both have semi-annual, 8 percent coupons, $1,000 face values, and yields to maturity of 7.5 percent. Bond S matures in 4 years and Bond L matures in 8 years. What is the difference in the current prices of these bonds?

A. $10.51

B. $11.33

C. $11.52

D. $12.67

E. $12.88

24. Ted owns a bond which is callable in 2.5 years. The bond has a 6 percent coupon, pays interest semiannually, has a par value of $1,000, and has a yield to call of 6.3 percent. What is the call premium if the bond currently sells for $1,044.54? Hint: Call premium is the difference between call price and par value.

A. $50

B. $60

C. $70

D. $75

E. $80

25. Cochran's Furniture Outlet is issuing 25-year, 9 percent callable bonds. These bonds are callable in 4 years with a call premium of $45. The bonds are being issued at par and pay interest semi-annually. What is the yield to call?

A. 9.94 percent

B. 10.72 percent

C. 11.00 percent

D. 11.47 percent

E. 12.08 percent

28. A 6 percent, semiannual coupon bond has a yield to maturity of 7.4 percent and a Macaulay duration of 5.7. The bond has a modified duration of _____ and will have a _____ percentage increase in price in response to a 25 basis point decrease in the yield to maturity.

A. 5.4829; 1.35

B. 5.4966; 1.32

C. 5.4966; 1.37

D. 5.3073; 1.33

E. 5.3073; 1.38