An investor has two bonds in his portfolio that have a face value of $1,000 and pay an 11% annual coupon. Bond L matures in 17 years, while Bond S matures in 1 year. Assume that only one more interest payment is to be made on Bond S at its maturity and that 17 more payments are to be made on Bond L. What will the value of the Bond L be if the going interest rate is 5%? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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An investor has two bonds in his portfolio that have a face value of $1,000 and pay an 11% annual coupon. Bond L matures in 17 years, while Bond S matures in 1 year.

Assume that only one more interest payment is to be made on Bond S at its maturity and that 17 more payments are to be made on Bond L.

  1. What will the value of the Bond L be if the going interest rate is 5%? Round your answer to the nearest cent.
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