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The total face value of these bonds is $1,000,000 and they bear interest at 8% payable semi-annually on December 31 and June 30

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The total face value of these bonds is $1,000,000 and they bear interest at 8% payable semi-annually on December 31 and June 30. The market rate of interest for this similar bond is 10%. The bonds have a term of 10 years and were issued on January 1, 2017 which is the date noted on the face value of the bond.

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Part A (4 MARKS): What is the present value of this bond issue?

Part B (4 MARKS): What would the present value of the bonds be if the market rate of interest was 6% instead? 

Assuming the same facts: The Solar Power Equipment Sales Company has decided to fund its new solar project with a bond issue. The total face value of these bonds is $1,000,000 and they bear interest at 8% payable semi-annually on January 1^st and July 1st. The market rate of interest for this similar bond is 10%. The bonds have a term of 10 years and were issued on January 1, 2017 which is the date noted on the face value of the bond.

Part C (4 MARKS): What is the present value of the bond issued?   

Part D (4 MARKS):  What would the present value of the bonds be if market rate of interest was 6% instead?