Question

Suppose a State of California bond will pay $1,000 eight years from now. If the going interest rate on these 8-year bonds is 5.5%, how much is the bond worth today

Answer 1

Answer:

The bond is worth $651.59 today

Explanation:

FV = $1000

N = 8

I/Y = 5.5%

Present Value = ?

PV = FV*(1+r)^(-n)

PV =  $1000 * (1 + 0.055)^-8

PV =  $1000 * (1.055)^-8

PV =  $1000 * 0.651599

PV = $651.59