Pybus, Inc. is considering issuing bonds that will mature in 23 years with an annual coupon rate of 11 percent. Their par value will be ?$1,000?, and the interest will be paid semiannually. Pybus is hoping to get a AA rating on its bonds? and, if it? does, the yield to maturity on similar AA bonds is 7 percent. ? However, Pybus is not sure whether the new bonds will receive a AA rating. If they receive an A? rating, the yield to maturity on similar A bonds is 8 percent. What will be the price of these bonds if they receive either an A or a AA? rating?
a. The price of the Pybus bonds if they receive a AA rating will be ?$ ____. ? (Round to the nearest? cent.)