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a. ABC Co. issues $500,000, 10%, 10 year bonds when the prevailing market rate of interest is 10%. The bonds pay interest annually. Compute the issue price of the bonds.

b. ABC Co. issues $500,000, 10%, 10 year bonds when the prevailing market rate of interest is 9%. The bonds pay interest semi-annually. Compute the issue price of the bonds.