196) On May 1, 2018, Joe purchased $200,000 in zero-coupon bonds that mature on May 1,
2038. The bonds pay no interest during the period of time they are outstanding. The interest rate
for such borrowings is at 9%. Interest compounds annually.
Required: Calculate the price Joe paid for the bonds.
197) On February 1, 2018, Nell purchased $600,000 in zero-coupon bonds that mature on
February 1, 2038. The bonds pay no interest during the period of time they are outstanding. The
interest rate for such borrowings is at 12%.
Required: Calculate the price Nell paid for the bonds.
Use the following to answer the question(s) below:
On January 1, 2018, Morton Sales Co. issued zero-coupon bonds with a face value of $6 million
for cash. The bonds mature in 10 years and were issued at a price of $3,050,100.
198) Required: How much interest will Morton Sales Co. pay on these bonds in 2018?