An investor owns a $3,000 par-value 12% bond with semiannual coupons. The bond will mature at par at the end of fourteen years. The investor decides that a ten-year bond would be preferable. Current yield rates are 6% convertible semiannually. The investor uses the proceeds from the sale of the 12% bond to purchase an 8% bond with semiannual coupons, maturing at par at the end of ten years. Find the face value of the 8% bond.

One of your new suppliers, kim, has been hearing rumors about your firm’s lack of capability to deliver high quality products and writes an email asking you to address the claims being made. in replying to her, you want to be sure that you are very clear and leave no room for misinterpretation. which of the following aspects of effective communication should you give the most attention? (a) making sure you understand kim’s areas of expertise. (b) supporting your reply with relevant data and facts. (c) establishing your credibility as an expert. (d) paying attention to implied communications.