A 2-year bond (face 100) pays coupon 5 a year. Discount factors are 0.95 and 0.90. Fair price?
ARs 100.00
BRs 94.50
CRs 104.25
DRs 99.25
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Rs 99.25
Each cash flow is multiplied by its own discount factor: 5 x 0.95 + 105 x 0.90 = 4.75 + 94.50 = Rs 99.25.
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