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Use the method of averages to find the approximate yield rate for the bond shown in the table below. The bond is to be redeemed at par.
Face value = $7,000
Bond rate, payable semiannually = 10%,
Time before maturity = 5 years
Market quotation = 103.375
The yield rate?
Computation of the approximate yield rate:-
Yield rate = (Coupon payment+((Face value-Present value)/n))/((Face value + Present value)/2)
Here,
Coupon payment = $7,000*10%/2 = $350
n = 5*2 = 10 periods
Present value = $7,000*103.375% = $7,236.25
Yield rate = ($350+(($7,000-$7,236.25)/10))/(($7,000+$7,236.25)/2)
= ($350-$23.625000)/$7,118.125000
= $326.375000/ $7,118.125000
= 4.59%
