Part 1:

Calculate the yield to maturity (i.e., YTM) for the following bond. The bond matures in 28 years, has a coupon rate of 8.0% with semi-annual payments. The par value of the bond is $1000, while the current market value equals $1030.61. (Round to 100th of a percent and enter your answer as a percentage , e.g., 12.34 for 12.34 %)

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Part 2:

Calculate the yield to maturity (i.e., YTM) for the following bond. The bond matures in 21 years, has a coupon rate of 3.7% with semi-annual paymentsThe par value of the bond is $1000, while the current market value equals $771.21. (Round to 100th of a percent and enter your answer as a percentage, e.g., 12.34 for 12.34%)

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Part 3:

What is the most we should pay for a bond with a par value of $ 1000, coupon rate of 7.3% paid semi-annually, and a remaining life of 8 years ? The bond is rated BBB, with a yield to maturity of 9.6%. ( Round your answer to the nearest penny.)

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Part 4:

Compute the current yield on a bond with a yield to maturity of 11.7%, a par value of $1000, a coupon rate of 2.3% paid semi-annually, a remaining life of 23 years? (Round to 100th of a percent and enter as a percentage, e.g. 12.34% as 12.34 and state as an annual rate. )

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