Question: Part A: An investor just purchased a 10-year, $1,000 par value bond. The coupon rate on this bond is 8 percent annually, with interest being paid every 6 months. If the investor expects to earn a 10 percent simple rate of return on this bond, how much should she pay for it? (Round the answer to two decimal places.)

Part B: Assume that an investor wishes to purchase a 20-year bond with a maturity value of $1,000 and semiannual interest payments of $40. If the investor requires a 10 percent simple yield to maturity on this investment, what is the maximum price she should be willing to pay for the bond? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

A 619

B 902

C 828

D 674

Tony's Pizzeria plans to issue bonds with a par value of $1,000 and 10 years to maturity. These bonds will pay $45 interest every 6 months. Current market conditions are such that the bonds will be sold at net $937.79. What is the yield to maturity (YTM) of the issue as a broker would quote it to an investor? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

9%

10%

11%

7%

The last dividend on Spirex Corporation's common stock was $4.00, and the expected growth rate is 10 percent. If you require a rate of return of 20 percent, what is the highest price you should be willing to pay for this stock?

$44.00

$38.50

$50.00

$45.69