1. Global Exporters wants to raise $31 million to expand its business. To accomplish this, it plans to sell 20-year, $1,000 face value, semiannual coupon bonds. The bonds will be priced to yield 7.75 percent and coupon rate of 6.2 percent. What is the minimum number of bonds it must sell to raise the money it needs?
A. 40,411 B. 29,029 C. 36,743 D. 54,907
2. Which of the following bonds has the most price risk?
A. 7-year bonds with a 5% coupon
B. 3-year bonds with a 5% coupon
C. 15-year zero coupon bonds
D. 15-year bonds with a 10% coupon.