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

question 45

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 is the yield to maturity of a 2-year bond?

• A) 4.6%
• B) 4.9%
• C) 5.2%
• D) 4.7%
• E) 5.8%

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Explain primary and secondary growth in plants, including the function of vascular cambium and cork cambium.

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