1. Calculate the conversion factor for a bond with a YTM of 4.88%, a coupon of 5%, and has 14 years and 4 months until maturity.
2. Calculate the conversion factor for a bond with a YTM of 6.18%, a coupon of 5.25%, and has 11 years and 8 months until maturity.
3. A 10,000 par value bond with 6% semiannual coupons is being sold 3 years and 2 months beforethe bond matures. The purchase will yield 8% convertible semiannually to the buyer. Determine the price of the bond using the semi-theoretical method.