On October 5, 2015, you purchase a $ 10,000 T-note that matures on August 15, 2027 (settlement occurs two days after purchase, so you receive actual ownership of the bond on October 7, 2015). This coupon rate on the T-note is 4.375 percent and the current price quoted on the bond is 105.250 percent (145 days before settlement), and the next coupon payment will be paid on November 15, 2015 (39 days from settlement).

a. Calculate the accured interest due to the seller from the buyer at settlement.

b. Calculate the dirty price of this transaction.