The Duration of a Perpetuity with a Yield of 10

question 49

Multiple Choice

The duration of a perpetuity with a yield of 10% is

• A) 13.50 years.
• B) 11 years.
• C) 6.66 years.
• D) Cannot be determined

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Right of Way

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