Choose the best answer to the following question. Explain your reasoning. What is the price you pay for a bond with a face value of $10001000 selling at 102102 points?
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In bond trading, points refer to a percentage of the bond's face value. Therefore, 102 points means the bond is selling for 102% of its face value. Show more…
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