Use the Table for the Question(s) Below

question 42

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following zero-coupon yields on default-free securities:
-The YTM of a 3-year default-free security with a face value of $1000 and an annual coupon rate of 6% is closest to:

• A) 5.5%
• B) 5.8%
• C) 5.5% .
• D) 5.2%

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