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What is the percentage of face value for a $1000 bond that is a 6% semi-annual coupon bond with 10 years remaining before maturity and a zero coupon bond with 10 years remaining until maturity if the market yield is 8%.

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What is the percentage of face value for a $1000 bond that is a 6% semi-annual coupon bond with 10 years remaining before maturity and a zero coupon bond with 10 years remaining until maturity if the market yield is 8%.
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