McGwire Company's pension fund projects that most of its employees will take advantage of an early retirement program the company plans to offer in 5 years.Anticipating the need to fund these pensions,the firm bought zero coupon U.S.Treasury Trust Certificates maturing in 5 years.When these instruments were originally issued,they were 12% coupon,30-year U.S.Treasury bonds.The stripped Treasuries are currently priced to yield 5.00%.Their total maturity value is $6,000,000.What is their total cost (price)to McGwire today? Do not round your intermediate calculations.

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The Answer of McGwire Company's pension fund projects that most of its employees will take advantage of an early retirement program the company plans to offer in 5 years.Anticipating the need to fund these pensions,the firm bought zero coupon U.S.Treasury Trust Certificates maturing in 5 years.When these instruments were originally issued,they were 12% coupon,30-year U.S.Treasury bonds.The stripped Treasuries are currently priced to yield 5.00%.Their total maturity value is $6,000,000.What is their total cost (price)to McGwire today? Do not round your intermediate calculations.

McGwire Company's Pension Fund Projects That Most of Its Employees