Math Problem Statement
John will purchase a bond with a face value of $1,000.00. The quoted price is 118. The coupon rate is 5% and 79 days have passed since the last coupon payment.
How much should John be willing to pay for the bond?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Finance Math
Interest Calculation
Accrued Interest
Percentages
Formulas
Quoted Price = (Quoted Percentage / 100) * Face Value
Annual Coupon Payment = (Coupon Rate / 100) * Face Value
Daily Interest = Annual Coupon Payment / Number of Days in Year
Accrued Interest = Daily Interest * Number of Days Since Last Coupon Payment
Total Price = Quoted Price + Accrued Interest
Theorems
Simple Interest Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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