Khanijow$$s wants to raise $$12\mathrm{.}4$ million to expand its business. To accomplish this, it plans to sell $25-$year, $$1,000$ face value, zero$-$coupon bonds. The bonds will be priced to yield $6\mathrm{.}5$ percent, with semiannual compounding. What is the minimum number of bonds the firm must sell to raise the $$12\mathrm{.}4$ million it needs?

Multiple Choice

$60,107$

$60,435$

$52,667$

$59,864$

$61,366$