Answer:
$1,085.42
Explanation:
Given:
Coupon rate = 7.8% annual or 7.8 / 2 = 3.9% semi annual
YTM (rate) = 7% annual or 7 / 2 = 3.5% semi annual
Let face value of bond (FV) = $1,000
Coupon payment (pmt) = 1,000 × 0.039 = $39
Time period (nper) = 20 × 2 = 40 periods
Selling price of bond today means Present value of bond can be calulated using spreadsheet function =PV(rate,nper,pmt,FV)
Present value or selling price of bond today is $1,085.42