If the coupon rate changes to 7%, would UPC be issuing a discount or a premium bond? Show your calculations in the Excel file.

using the attached Excel file, respond to the following questions:

  • Assume that UPC is issuing a 10-year, $10,000 par value bond with a 6% annual coupon if its required rate of return is 6%. What is the value of this bond? Show your calculations in the Excel file.
  • If the coupon rate changes to 7%, would UPC be issuing a discount or a premium bond? Show your calculations in the Excel file.
  • If the coupon rate changes to 5%, would UPC be issuing a discount or a premium bond? Show your calculations in the Excel file.
  • What are the values of the 5%, 6%, and 7% coupon bonds over time if the required return remained at 6%? Complete the table for years