The zero coupon bonds of Mark Enterprises have a market price of $394.47, a face value of $1,000, and a yield to maturity of 6.87 percent based on semiannual compounding. How many years is it until this bond matures? a. 10.49 years b. 13.77 years c. 12.64 years d. 11.08 years e. 15.42 years

13.77 years

Explanation:

The maturity period is the period taken for the Bonds' Market Price equals its Face Value.

Calculation of the maturity period :

PV = - $394.47

PMT = $0

YTM = 6.87 %

P/YR = 2

FV = $1,000

N = ?

Using a financial calculator to input the values as above, the number of periods interest is accrued on the bond (N) is 27.54 thus the number of years will be 13.77 (27.54 ÷ 12) .

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