A Bond Has a Modified Duration of 7

question 91

Multiple Choice

A bond has a modified duration of 7.22 and a yield to maturity of 8.1 percent.If interest rates increase by 75 basis points,the bond's price will decrease by ________ percent.

• A) -0.46
• B) -0.54
• C) -4.60
• D) -5.42
• E) -6.18

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Definitions:

Apparent Agency

A legal concept where a principal is liable for the acts of an agent who appears to be acting within the scope of authority, irrespective of whether the principal actually granted such authority.

Express Agency

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Implied Agency

A type of agency relationship created by the actions of the parties involved, not by written agreement, where an agent is presumed to have authority to act on behalf of another.

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