Exercise 5-21 (Algo) Price of a bond [LO5-9, 5-10]

On September 30, 2024, the Techno Corporation issued 8% stated rate bonds with a face amount of $500 million. The bonds mature on September 30, 2044 (20 years). The market rate of interest for similar bonds was 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on March 31 and September 30.

Required:

Determine the price of the bonds on September 30, 2024.

Note: Use tables, Excel, or a financial calculator. Round your final answers to nearest whole dollar amount, not in millions. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1)

Time values are based on:n =i =Cash FlowAmountPresent ValueInterestPrincipalPrice of bonds