In a Word document, respond to the following. Number your responses 1–4.
1. Explain what a call provision enables bond issuers to do. Why would bond issuers exercise a call provision?
2. Define a discount bond and a premium bond. Provide examples of each.
3. Describe the relationship between interest rates and bond prices.
4. Describe the differences between a coupon bond and a zero coupon bond.

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Compute the following:
1. Assuming semi-annual compounding, what is the price of a zero coupon bond that matures in 3 years if the market interest rate is 5.5 percent? Assume par value is $1000.
2. Using semi-annual compounding, what is the price of a 5 percent coupon bond with 10 years left to maturity and a market interest rate of 7.2 percent? Assume that interest payments are paid semi-annually and that par value is $1000.
3. Using semi-annual compounding, what is the yield to maturity on a 4.65 percent coupon bond with 18 years left to maturity that is offered for sale at $1,025.95? Assume par value is $1000.