The MerryWeather Firm wants to raise $14 million to expand its business. To accomplish this, the firm plans to sell 15-year, $1,000 face value zero-coupon bonds. The bonds will be priced to yield 5 percent. What is the minimum number of bonds the firm must sell to raise the $14 million it needs? Use annual compounding

55,438

27,719

14,552

14,000

29,105