question archive If the market interest rate is 10%, a $10,000, 12%, 10-year bond that pays interest annually would sell at an amount

If the market interest rate is 10%, a $10,000, 12%, 10-year bond that pays interest annually would sell at an amount

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If the market interest rate is 10%, a $10,000, 12%, 10-year bond that pays interest annually would sell at an amount

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The bonds would sell at an amount greater than face value.
When the market rate of interest is less than stated rate of interest, the bonds are sold at a premium.
Workings:      
  Amount PV factor 10% Present value
Interest 1200 6.14457 7373.48
Principal 10000 0.38554 3855.43
Total     11228.91
       
  PV factor 10%    
Interest 6.14457 =(1-(1.10)^-10)/0.10
Principal 0.38554 =1/1.10^10