A bond with a face value of $100,000 was issued for $113,500 on January 1, 2009. The stated rate of interest is 8 percent and the market rate of interest was 10 percent when the bond was sold. Interest is paid annually. How much interest will be paid on December 31, 2009?

A bond with a face value of $100,000 was issued for $113,500 on January 1, 2009. The stated rate of interest is 8 percent and the market rate of interest was 10 percent when the bond was sold. Interest is paid annually. How much interest will be paid on December 31, 2009? 



a. $10,000
b. $8,000
c. $11,350
d. $9,080


Answer: b. $8,000


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