1. Consider the plain vanilla swap that Party A pays a fixed rate 8.29% per annum on a semiannual basis (180/360), and receives from Party B .The current six-month LIBOR rate is 7.35% per annum. The notional principal is $25M. What is the net swap payment of Party A?
　　A.  $20,000
　　B.  $40,000
　　C.  $80,000
　　D.  $110,000
　　Answer: C
　　Step1.calculate value of fixed bond Party A=25,000,000×8.29%/2=$1,036,250
　　Step2.calculate value of floating bond Party B =25,000,000×7.65%/2=$956,250