A $250 000, 7% bond redeemable at par with interest payable semi-annually is bought 4 years before maturity. Determine the premium or discount and the purchase price if the bond is purchased to yield:
a) 6.5% compounded semi-annually
b) 8% compounded semi-annually

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The Answer of A $250 000, 7% bond redeemable at par with interest payable semi-annually is bought 4 years before maturity. Determine the premium or discount and the purchase price if the bond is purchased to yield:
a) 6.5% compounded semi-annually
b) 8% compounded semi-annually

A $250 000, 7% Bond Redeemable at Par with Interest