-The Slope of the Line in the Above Figure Is

question 189

Multiple Choice

-The slope of the line in the above figure is

• A) 1/2 = 0.5.
• B) 2.
• C) -1/2 = -0.5.
• D) -2.

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Definitions:

Market Yield

The annual income return as a percentage of the market price of an investment.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A type of bond that does not pay interest during its life but is sold at a deep discount, providing profit at maturity when it is redeemed for its face value.

Matures

The point at which a financial instrument, such as a bond or loan, reaches its due date and the principal is to be paid back.

Yield-To-Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until its maturity date, considering all interest payments and the principal repayment.