Calculate the Duration (Measured in Six-Monthly Periods)for a Coupon-Paying Bond $3.65$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Calculate the duration (measured in six-monthly periods) for a coupon-paying bond maturing in two years,where the bond has a face value of $100 000,yield of 7% p.a.and coupon rate of 9% p.a.Assume interest rates are paid half yearly and the last coupon payment has just been made.

• A) \( 3.65 \)
• B) \( 3.81 \)
• C) \( 3.48 \)
• D) \( 3.91 \)

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