The Following Table Summarizes Prices of Various Default-Free Zero-Coupon Bonds

question 40

Multiple Choice

The following table summarizes prices of various default-free zero-coupon bonds (expressed as a percentage of face value) : The yield to maturity for the four-year zero-coupon bond is closest to ________.

• A) 5.20%
• B) 2.60%
• C) 10.40%
• D) 0.18%

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