Two years ago, Jetblue Airlines sold a $250 million bond issue to finance the purchase of new jet airliners. These bonds were issued in at par value with an original maturity of 12 years and a coupon rate of 12%.

Determine the value today of one of these bonds to an investor who requires a 14% rate of return on these securities.

Is it a discount or premium bond and why?

How did you calculate at par value?