The Annual Coupon Rate on a 1-Year Treasury Bond Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The annual coupon rate on a 1-year treasury bond is 5.5%.The coupon on a 2-year treasury bond is 5.8%.What is the continuously compounded yield on a 2-year zero coupon bond?

• A) 5.55%
• B) 5.65%
• C) 5.75%
• D) 5.85%

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