Two Bonds Have a Coupon Rate of 7 Percent, Semi-Annual

question 72

Multiple Choice

Two bonds have a coupon rate of 7 percent, semi-annual payments, face values of $1,000, and yields to maturity of 7.4 percent. Bond S matures in 5 years and bond L matures in 10 years. What is the difference in the current prices of these bonds?

• A) $8.26
• B) $9.19
• C) $9.40
• D) $10.38
• E) $11.45

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