The Duration of a Par-Value Bond with a Coupon Rate

question 21

Multiple Choice

The duration of a par-value bond with a coupon rate of 8% (paid annually) and a remaining time to maturity of 5 years is

• A) 5 years.
• B) 5.4 years.
• C) 4.17 years.
• D) 4.31 years.

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