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question 10

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following yields to maturity on various one-year zero-coupon securities:
-The credit spread of the B corporate bond is closest to:

• A)1.6%.
• B)0.8%.
• C)1.0%.
• D)1.4%.

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