Question

Suppose the U.S. Treasury offers to sell you a bond for $3,000. No payments will be...

Suppose the U.S. Treasury offers to sell you a bond for $3,000. No payments will be made until the bond matures

   10 years from now, at which time it will be redeemed for $5,600. What interest rate would you earn if you bought

   this bond at the offer price?

You plan to invest in securities that pay 11.6%, compounded annually. If you invest $5,000 today, how many

    years will it take for your investment to grow to $9,140.20?

0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1

rate =r= (fv/pv)^(1/t)-1 Interest rate = r = 6.44% ( annual rate of return ] (( 5600/3000)^(1/10)-1)

Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
Suppose the U.S. Treasury offers to sell you a bond for $3,000. No payments will be...
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT