Kebt corporation's class semi bonds have a 12-year maturity and an 8.50% coupon paid semiannually (4.25% each 6 months), and those bonds sell at their $1,000 par value. the firm's class ann bonds have the same risk, maturity, nominal interest rate, and par value, but these bonds pay interest annually. neither bond is callable. at what price should the annual payment bond sell?

Anew japanese restaurant opens two blocks from your home. the owner, reiko, is a personal friend of yours. you don't particularly like japanese food, but you decide to go anyway; however, there is nothing on the menu that sounds appealing. unfortunately, it turns out that most of the people in your town don't like japanese cuisine either. reiko confides that business is not good, but she isn't sure what to do from an economic standpoint. which of the following would most likely describe adam smith's perspective on this problem? select one: a. reiko should ask the government for assistance. b. reiko should close the restaurant and find a different career. c. reiko should lay off workers and do everything herself to save money. d. reiko should add other foods to the menu and offer discounts to attract more people to her restaurant.