Brief Exercise 14-3
Martinez Corporation issues $450,000 of 11% bonds that are due in 8 years and pay interest semi-annually. At the time of issue, the market rate for such bonds is 10%.
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Using time value of money tables, a financial calculator, and computer spreadsheet functions, calculate the bonds' issue price. (For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as
displayed in the factor table provided and round final answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 5,275.)
Issue price of bond