Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 14

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following yields to maturity on various one-year zero-coupon securities:
- The credit spread of the BBB corporate bond is closest to:

• A)1.0%
• B)5.6%
• C)1.6%
• D)0.8%
• E)1.8%

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