Pybus, Inc. is considering issuing bonds that will mature in 18 years with an annual coupon rate of 7 percent. Their par value will be $ 1,000 and the interest will be paid semiannually. Pybus is hoping to get a AA rating on its bonds and, if it does, the yield to maturity on similar AA bonds is percent. However, Pybus is not sure whether the new bonds will receive a AA rating. If they receive an A rating, the yield to maturity on similar A bonds is 11.5 percent. What will be the price of these bonds if they receive either an A or a AA rating?

A. The price of the Pybus bonds if they receive a AA rating will be $ enter your response here. (Round to the nearest cent.)