A Single Woman Whose Only Income Is Taxable Interest of $2,900

question 54

True/False

A single woman whose only income is taxable interest of $2,900 and Social Security benefits of $7,300 for 2012 cannot qualify as a dependent of her son because she fails to meet the gross income test.

Determine the factors affecting bond duration and price volatility.

Calculate and interpret Macaulay and modified durations for various bonds.

Analyze the impact of yield to maturity, coupon rate, and time to maturity on bond duration.

Identify strategies for managing interest-rate risk through bond duration.

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