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You need to present to your client, Alice Cartwright, some investment options for her to choose from. Her choices are between the following 2 bonds:
| Bond | Description | Face Value | Coupon Rate | Years to Maturity |
| Bond A | corporate bond in ABA company | $1,000 | 10% coupon | 12 years, paying annual payments |
| Bond B | corporate bond in ABA company | $1,000 | 10% coupon | 2 years, paying annual payments |
For each bond, answer the following questions:
- What is the valuation of the bond if the market interest rates are 12%?
- What is the valuation of the bond if the market interest rates are 6%?
- What is the valuation of the bond if the market interest rates are 2%?
- What is the value of the bond at the present time?
- What will the bond be worth at maturity?
- Are there differences in bond prices? If so, explain why.
