A bond is issued today by the government. It has a nominal value of $500. The bond pays an annual coupon of 7.5% and matures in 3 years. The interest rate is 7% and the expected inflation rate is 5%. Which of the following statements is correct:

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A bond is issued today by the government. It has a nominal value of $500. The bond pays an annual coupon of 7.5% and matures in 3 years. The interest rate is 7% and the expected inflation rate is 5%.  Which of the following statements is correct:

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This bond will pay $25 in one year, $25 in two years, $525 in three years. Its price is unknown given the information in the question

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This bond will pay $37.50 in one year, $37.50 in two years, $537.50 in three years and will trade below par

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This bond will pay $37.50 in one year, $37.50 in two years, $537.50 in three years and will trade above par

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This bond will pay $35 in one year, $35 in two years, $535 in three years and will trade at par

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This bond will pay $35 in one year, $35 in two years, $535 in three years and will trade below par

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