Answer:
d. $970.36
Explanation:
The market price of the bond (Pv) can be calculated as follows :
Pmt = ($1,000 Ă— 6.5%) Ă· 2 = $32.50
P/yr = 2
i = 6.99%
n = 8 Ă— 2 = 16
Fv = $1,000
Pv = ?
Using a Financial calculator to enter the values as above, the market price of the bond (Pv) is $970.3583 or $970.36.