Asked by Keron Ashley on May 01, 2024

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When discounted to yield 9.5% compounded quarterly, a $4500 four-year promissory note bearing interest at 11.5% compounded semiannually was priced at $5697.84. How long after the issue date did the discounting take place?

Promissory Note

A written, legally binding promise to pay a specified sum of money to a designated person at a specified date or upon demand.

Compounded Semiannually

Interest calculation method that applies the interest to the principal balance and the accumulated interest twice each year.

  • Compute the remaining duration until bonds and investments mature.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
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1.75 years (1 year, 9 months)