The face of a bond is $78,000, its stated rate is 7% and the term of the bond is five years. The bond pays interest semiannualy. At the time of issue, the market rate is 8%. Determine the present value of the bonds at issuance.

Present Value of $1:

4% 5% 6% 7% 8%

5 0.822 0.784 0.747 0.713 0.681

6 0.790 0.746 0.705 0.666 0.630

7 0.760 0.711 0.665 0.623 0.583

8 0.731 0.677 0.627 0.582 0.540

9 0.703 0.645 0.592 0.544 0.500

10 0.676 0.614 0.558 0.508 0.463

Present value of annuity of $1

4% 5% 6% 7% 8%

5 4.452 4.392 4.212 4.100 3.993

6 5.242 5.076 4.917 4.767 4.623

7 6.002 5.786 5.582 5.398 5.206

8 6.733 6.463 6.210 5.971 5.747

9 7.435 7.108 6.802 6.515 6.247

10 8.111 7.722 7.360 7.024 6.710

A) $78,000

B) $55,857

C) $74,871

D) $22,143