9–6. (Valuing bonds) (Related to Checkpoint 9.3 on page 302) Pybus, Inc., is considering issuing bonds that will mature in 20 years with an 8 percent annual coupon rate. Their par value will be $1,000, and the interest will be paid semiannually. Pybus is hoping to get an AA rating on its bonds but is not sure whether that will happen. If it does, the yield to maturity on similar AA bonds is 7.5 percent. However, if the bonds receive only an A rating, the yield to maturity on similar A bonds is 8.5 percent. What will be the price of these bonds if they receive either an A or an AA rating?( answer in word format )?.

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9–6. (Valuing bonds) (Related to Checkpoint 9.3 on page 302) Pybus, Inc., is considering issuing bonds that will mature in 20 years with an 8 percent annual coupon rate. Their par value will be $1,000, and the interest will be paid semiannually. Pybus is hoping to get an AA rating on its bonds but is not sure whether that will happen. If it does, the yield to maturity on similar AA bonds is 7.5 percent. However, if the bonds receive only an A rating, the yield to maturity on similar A bonds is 8.5 percent. What will be the price of these bonds if they receive either an A or an AA rating?( answer in word format )?.

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