Suppose stock A, which pays dividend of $2 in 4 months, is priced at $20. Bonds with face values of $100 maturing in 4 months and 8 months are trading at $99.02 and $98.05. a. [2pts] What is the 8-month forward price of the stock?

b. [2pts] After 5 months, the price of this stock is $23. Bonds with face values of $100 maturing in 3 months is priced at $99.26. What is the current value of this 8-month forward contract in part (a)?