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Review problem—time value of money applications Use the appropriate factors from Table 6-4...

Review problem—time value of money applications Use the appropriate factors from Table 6-4 or Table 6-5 to answer the following questions.

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a. Staley Co.’s common stock is expected to have a dividend of $6 per share for each of the next 12 years, and it is estimated that the market value per share will be $136 at the end of 12 years. If an investor requires a return on investment of 12%, what is the maximum price the investor would be willing to pay for a share of Staley Co. common stock today?


b.Chapman bought a bond with a face amount of $1,000, a stated interest rate of 6%, and a maturity date 10 years in the future for $964. The bond pays interest on an annual basis. Five years have gone by and the market interest rate is now 8%. What is the market value of the bond today?


c.Laura purchased a U.S. Series EE savings bond for $100, and 10 years later received $259.40 when the bond was redeemed. What average annual return on investment did Laura earn over the 10 years?

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