Calculate the initial price-calculate the new price


Problem: A bond's credit rating provides a guide to its risk. Long-term bonds rated Aa currently offer yields to maturity of 8.2%. A-rated bonds sell at yields of 8.5%. Assume a 10-year bond with a coupon rate of 7.7% is downgraded by Moody's from Aa to A rating.

1) Calculate the initial price. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

2) Calculate the new price. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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