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A $1000 par value bond with five years to maturity and a 6 percent coupon has a yield to maturity of 8 percent. Interest is paid semiannually.
-Refer to Exhibit 13.1. Calculate the current price of the bond.
A) $1579.46
B) $918.89
C) $789.29
D) $1000
E) $743.29
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