The bonds of Microhard, Inc. carry a 10% annual coupon, have a $1,000 face value, and mature in four years. Bonds of equivalent risk yield 15%. Microhard is having cash flow problems and has asked its bondholders to accept the following deal: The firm would like to make the next three coupon payments at half the scheduled amount, and make the final coupon payment be $251. If this plan is implemented, the market price of the bond will (rise/fall) to ___________. (Continue to assume a 15% required return.)

D. $865.45

E. $892.51

B. $828.85

A. $808.89

C. $851.25