From the Following Data Obtain the Discount Curve

question 7

Essay

From the following data obtain the discount curve:
a. A zero coupon bond Pz(0, 0.5) = 99.20.
b. A coupon bond paying 3% quarterly P (0, 0.25) = 100.5485.
c. A coupon bond paying 6% quarterly P (0, 0.75) = 100.1655.
d. A coupon bond paying 5% semiannually P (0, 1) = 103.0325.

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