Math Problem Statement
The British government has a consol bond outstanding paying
pound 300£300
per year forever. Assume the current interest rate is
8 %8%
per year.
a. What is the value of the bond immediately after a payment is made?
b. What is the value of the bond immediately before a payment is made?
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Part 1
a. What is the value of the bond immediately after a payment is made?
The value of the bond immediately after a payment is made is
£enter your response here.
(Round to two decimal places.)
Part 2
b. What is the value of the bond immediately before a payment is made?
The value of the bond immediately before a payment is made is
£enter your response here.
(Round to two decimal places.)
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Finance
Perpetuity
Interest Rates
Formulas
Value of the bond = Annual Payment / Interest Rate
Value of the bond before payment = Value of bond after payment + Coupon Payment
Theorems
Perpetual Bond Valuation
Suitable Grade Level
College/University Finance
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