E-Learning Company will issue a zero-coupon bond this coming month. The projected yield for the bond is 5%. The par value of the bond is $1,000. [Show all steps, workings, and formula(s) clearly. Round final answer to two decimal places, where applicable.]

A. What is the amount of coupon payment? Briefly comment on your answer.

B. What is the price of the bond using a semi-annual convention if the maturity is 30 years?