Suppose you own a 30-year bond issued by JL Chemicals with a face value of $1,000 paying a semiannual coupon interest rate of 4% that has 15 years remaining until maturity. If interest rates in the general economy jump to 6% after one year, no one will want to buy your 4% bond for $1,000, please explain what it pays per year in interest?

Suppose you own a 30-year bond issued by JL Chemicals with a face value of $1,000 paying a semiannual coupon interest rate of 4% that has 15 years remaining until maturity. If interest rates in the general economy jump to 6% after one year, no one will want to buy your 4% bond for $1,000, please explain what it pays per year in interest?

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter5: The Time Value Of Money

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17P

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