Over the Last 150 Years,the Number of Years to Maturity

question 21

Multiple Choice

Over the last 150 years,the number of years to maturity has been:

• A) getting longer.
• B) getting shorter.
• C) staying about the same.
• D) started short, got longer, and is now shrinking quickly.
• E) exhibiting no particular pattern.

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