A bond with a face value of $300,000 and semi-annual coupon of 5% matures in 3 years. It is offered at a price of 97. What would the cost to purchase this bond? O a) $303,000 Ob) $255,205 Oc) $291,000 Od) $300,000 On the day a bond is issued, what would be the present value of the first coupon payment of a 7% five-year $100 bond, interest paid semi-annually, discounted at a yield of 9%. a) $3.21 Ob) $3.35 Oc) $6.70 d) $6.42