- Andrew Industries is contemplating issuing a 30-year bond with a coupon rate of 7.50% (annual coupon payments) and a face value of $1,000. Andrew believes it can get a rating of A from Standard Poor's. However, due to recent financial difficulties at the company, Standard and Poor's is warning that it may downgrade Andrew Industries bonds to BBB. Yields on A-rated long-term bonds are currently 7.00%, and yields on BBB-rated bonds are 7.40%.

(a) What is the price of the bond if Andrew maintains the A rating for the bond issue? $_____. (Round to the nearest cent.)

(b) What will the price of the bond be if it is downgraded? $_____. (Round to the nearest cent.)