Hamilton, Inc. bonds have a coupon rate of 9 percent. The interest is paid semiannually, and the bonds mature in 15 years. Their par value is $ 1,000. If your required rate of return is 12 percent, what is the value of the bond? What is the value if the interest is paid annually?

a. If the interest is paid semiannually, the value of the bond is $__. (Round to the nearest cent.)