Calculating Modified Duration Involves

question 84

Multiple Choice

Calculating modified duration involves

• A)dividing the value of duration by the change in the market interest rate.
• B)dividing the value of duration by 1 plus the interest rate.
• C)dividing the value of duration by discounted change in interest rates.
• D)multiplying the value of duration by discounted change in interest rates.

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