You Were Told That the Amount of Time Lapsed Between

question 148

Short Answer

You were told that the amount of time lapsed between consecutive trades on the New York Stock Exchange followed a normal distribution with a mean of 15 seconds. You were also told that the probability that the time lapsed between two consecutive trades to fall between 16 to 17 seconds was 13%. The probability that the time lapsed between two consecutive trades would fall below 13 seconds was 7%. What is the probability that the time lapsed between two consecutive trades will be between 13 and 14 seconds?

Recognize the factors that determine bond prices and yields.

Differentiate between various types of bonds based on their risk level.

Understand the concept of yield to maturity (YTM) and its significance.

Interpret the implications of accrued interest in bond transactions.

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