Consider the Following Yields to Maturity on Various One-Year, Zero-Coupon

question 61

Multiple Choice

Consider the following yields to maturity on various one-year, zero-coupon securities: The credit spread of the B corporate bond is closest to ________.

• A) 1.4%
• B) 1.70%
• C) 2.80%
• D) 0.70%

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