Problem:
Bond X is noncallable and has 20 years to maturity, a 7% annual coupon, and a $1,000 par value. Your required return on Bond X is 11%; and if you buy it, you plan to hold it for 5 years. You (and the market) have expectations that in 5, years the yield to maturity on a 15-year bond with similar risk will be 7.5%.
Required:
Question: How much should you be willing to pay for Bond X today?
Note: Please provide equation and explain comprehensively and give step by step solution.