Suppose a State of North Carolina bond will pay $1,000 ten years from now. If the going interest rate on these 10-year bonds is 5.5%, how much is the bond worth today?

A. $585.43
B. $614.70
C. $645.44
D. $677.71
E. $711.59


Answer: A

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