Question

Flint Corporation issues $440,000 of 9% bonds, due in 9 years, with interest payable semiannually. At the time of issue, the market rate for such bonds is 10%. Click here to view factor tables. Compute the issue price of the bonds

Answer 1

$414,282.91

Step-by-step explanation:

The issue price of the bonds is also known as the Present Value (PV) or current price of the Bonds and is calculated as :

FV = $440,000

PMT = ($440,000 x 9%) ÷ 2 = $19,800

P/yr = 2

N = 9 x 2 = 18

I/yr = 10%

PV = ?

Using a Financial calculator to input the values as above, the PV or issue price will be $414,282.91