
Explanation:
discount factor =
discount factor = $101.426 / (100 + 5.7 / 2){6 \text{ months}}101.426 / 102.85 = 0.98615{6 \text{ months}}{6 \text{ months}}{12 \text{ months}}{12 \text{ months}}102.64`2 = 7.5 \times 0.98615 + 107.5 \times \text{DF}{12 \text{ months}}$
Note: we normally use discount factors to find the present value of future cash flows. In the case of bonds, the present value of future cash flows is the price.
price (present value) = total cash flows × discount factor
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Question 78
Based on the information provided below, which of the following amounts are closest to the discount factors for d(0.5) and d(1.0), respectively?
| Maturity | Coupon | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 5.70% | 101.426 |
| 1 year | 15.00% | 102.642 |
| 2 years | 8.20% | 99.574 |
A
0.98615, 0.8860
B
0.96528, 0.8860
C
0.98615, 0.8760
D
0.96528, 0.8760
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