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A government bond is a financial instrument issued by a government to borrow money for a specified duration. The government commits to making scheduled, fixed payments to the bondholder and returning the principal amount at the end of the term.
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The government of a country issues a 10-year financial instrument to raise funds. An investor pays $1,000 for this instrument. In return, the government promises to pay the investor $50 each year for the 10-year period and to return the initial $1,000 at the end of the 10 years. Match the financial terms below to their corresponding values or descriptions from this scenario.
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A city government issues a 10-year financial instrument to raise funds for a new public library. An individual purchases one of these instruments for $5,000. The terms state that the city will make a payment of $200 to the holder each year for 10 years. At the end of the 10th year, the city will make a final, separate payment of $5,000 to the holder. Which statement best analyzes the two distinct financial commitments the city government has made to the instrument holder?