Answer:
The first coupon payment is 37.25 dollars.
Explanation:
This problem require us to calculate the first coupon payment that the firm will make. This can be easily calculated by multiplying the applicable interest rate with face value of notes issued.
The applicable interest rate is six month libor + 0.25% (1/4)
so
First coupon payment = (7.45%)'/2 * 1000 = 37.25 dollars
'7.25% + 0.25% = 7,45%