Asked by Gabrielle Murray on May 15, 2024
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A $1,000 bond, with interest at 9 ⅛ % on March 1 and September 1, was purchased on October 15. Compute the number of days for which accrued interest will be paid.
Accrued Interest
Interest that has been earned but not yet paid.
Semiannually
Occurring twice a year, typically used in the context of payments, interest calculations, or reports.
- Determine the number of days for which accrued interest is calculated in bond transactions.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the number of days for which accrued interest is calculated in bond transactions.