A corporate bond has 23 years to maturity, a face value of $1,000, a coupon rate of 5.5% and pays interest semiannually. The annual market interest rate for similar bonds is 3.4%.   What is the value of the bond?

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A corporate bond has 23 years to maturity, a face value of $1,000, a coupon rate of 5.5% and pays interest semiannually. The annual market interest rate for similar bonds is 3.4%.

 

What is the value of the bond?

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