Asked by Jimmy Trinh on Jun 14, 2024
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On November 15, Melvin Weldon purchased five KTV 8s12 bonds that pay interest semiannually on April 1 and October 1. Calculate the accrued interest Melvin paid to the seller. (Assume a 360-day year.)
Semiannually
Happening semi-annually, generally every six months.
Accrued Interest
The interest that has accumulated on a bond since the last interest payment up to, but not including, the present date.
- Comprehend the principle of accrued interest and the method of calculating it for bond investments.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principle of accrued interest and the method of calculating it for bond investments.