USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 46

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
A $1000 par value bond with four years to maturity and a 5 percent coupon has a yield to maturity of 6 percent. Interest is paid annually.
-Refer to Exhibit 13.3. Calculate the Macaulay duration for the bond.

• A) 3.19 years
• B) 3.36 years
• C) 3.57 years
• D) 3.72 years
• E) 3.84 years

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