One Year Before Maturity, the Price of a Bond with a Principal

question 85

Multiple Choice

One year before maturity, the price of a bond with a principal amount of $1,000 and a coupon rate of 5 percent paid annually rose to $1,019. The one-year interest rate must be:

• A)6 percent.
• B)5 percent.
• C)3 percent.
• D)2 percent.

Distinguish between directional and non-directional hypotheses.

Analyze hypotheses within the context of specific research scenarios.

Interpret the implications of hypothesis testing results, such as t-test outcomes and significance levels.

Calculate and understand the standard error of the difference between two means.

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