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If a $1,000 bond is selling for 97, what is the selling price in dollars

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The Answer for this question is $970
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Answer:

$ 970

Step-by-step explanation:

A $1,000 bond with a selling price of 97 means the selling price of the bond is 97 % of the face value or original price.

In this case:

Original = $ 1 000

Selling = 97

= 0.97

The value = 0.97 × 1000

= $ 970

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