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Simon buys a bond, newly issued by GB corporation for $1,000

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Simon buys a bond, newly issued by GB corporation for $1,000. It pays $40 to its holder at the end of the first and second years and $1040 upon its maturity at the end of the third year.

1. What are the principal amount, the term, the coupon rate and the coupon payment for Simon’s bond?
2. After receiving the second coupon payment (at the end of the second year), Simon decides to sell the bond in the bond market. What price can he expect for his bond if the one-year interest rate is 2%? 6% ?