Asked by Mary Tillman Davis on Jun 03, 2024

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The price quotations of Treasury bonds in the Wall Street Journal show an ask price of 104.25 and a bid price of 104.125. As a seller of the bond, what is the dollar price you expect to receive?

A) $1,048.00
B) $1,042.50
C) $1,041.25
D) $1,041.75
E) $1,040.40

Treasury Bonds

Long-term government debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury with a maturity of more than ten years that pay periodic interest until maturity when the face value is paid back.

Ask Price

The price at which a dealer will sell a security.

Wall Street Journal

An international daily newspaper focused on business and economic news, published in New York.

  • Distinguish the constituents and mechanisms of the money market.
  • Acquire an understanding of how T-bills are issued, their intended use, and their role in the financial strategy of the government.
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Zybrea KnightJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The seller of the bond would expect to receive the bid price, which is the price buyers are willing to pay. The bid price is 104.125, which means $1,041.25 per $1,000 face value of the bond.