$\begin{array}{cc}\text { Year } & \text { 1-Year Forward Rate } \\1 & 4.6\% \\2 &4.9\% \\3 & 5.2\% \\4 & 5.5\% \\5 &6.8\%\end{array}$

question 26

Multiple Choice

$\begin{array}{cc}\text { Year } & \text { 1-Year Forward Rate } \\1 & 4.6\% \\2 &4.9\% \\3 & 5.2\% \\4 & 5.5\% \\5 &6.8\%\end{array}$
What should the purchase price of a 2-year zero-coupon bond be if it is purchased today and has face value of $1,000?

• A) $966.87
• B) $911.37
• C) $950.21
• D) $956.02
• E) $945.51

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Definitions:

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where identical or substantially similar goods or services are sold at different prices by the same provider.

Robinson-Patman Act

A United States federal law aimed at preventing anticompetitive practices by producers, specifically prohibiting price discrimination that could lessen competition.

Illegal

Activities or actions that are prohibited by law and subject to penalties.

Predatory Pricing

Charging a very low price for a product with the intent of driving competitors out of business.