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a Bond with 5

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A bond with 5 years remaining until maturity is currently trading for 101 per 100 of par value. The bond offers a 6% coupon rate with interest paid semi-annually. The bond is first callable in 3 years, and is callable after that date on coupon dates according to the following schedule: $\begin{array}{lc}\text { End of Year } & \text { Call Price } \\\hline 3 & 102 \\4 & 101 \\5 & 100 \\\hline\end{array}$

-The bond's annual yield-to-maturity is closest to:

• A) 2.88%.
• B) 5.77%.
• C) 5.94%.

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