One year ago Lerner and Luckmann Co. issued 15-year, noncallable, 5.2% annual coupon bonds at their par value of $1,000. Today, the market interest rate on these bonds is 5.5%. What is the current price of the bonds, given that they now have 14 years to maturity?

Select the correct answer.

a. $969.01

b. $966.79

c. $964.57

d. $973.45

e. $971.23