Assume that you are considering the purchase of a 20-year, noncallable bond with an annual coupon rate of 9.5%. The bond has a face value of $1,000, and it makes semiannual interest payments. If you require an 10.7% nominal yield to maturity on this investment, what is the maximum price you should be willing to pay for the bond?

A. $721.44
B. $910.81
C. $901.80
D. $874.74
E. $1,000.99


Answer: C

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