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bachelor in business administration
Polytechnic State University Sanluis
Jan-2006 - Nov-2010
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Polytechnic State University
Jan-2012 - Nov-2016
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Harvard Square Academy (HS2)
Mar-2012 - Present
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The yield to maturity for 15-year bonds is as follows for four different bond rating categories. Use Appendix B and Appendix D for an approximate answer but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods. |
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| Â Â Aaa | 9.80% |
| Â Â Aa1 | 10.00% |
| Â Â Aa2 | 11.00% |
| Â Â Aa3 | 11.80% |
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The bonds of Falter Corporation were rated as Aaa and issued at par a few weeks ago. The bonds have just received a new rating of Aa1. Determine the new price of the bonds, assuming a 15-year maturity and semiannual interest payments. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places.) What is the price of the bonds? |
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