An issue of bonds with par of $1000 matures in 12 years and pays interest at 7% annually. The current quoted market price is $1200 and the investors required rate of return is 8%.                                                                            (a)  Calculate the bonds expected rate of return. (b)  Should the investor purchase the bond? (Explain your answer.)

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An issue of bonds with par of $1000 matures in 12 years and pays interest at 7% annually. The current quoted market price is $1200 and the investors required rate of return is 8%.                                                                           

(a)  Calculate the bonds expected rate of return.

(b)  Should the investor purchase the bond? (Explain your answer.)

 

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