USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 50

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
Consider two bonds: both pay annual interest. Bond C has a coupon of 6 percent per year, maturity of five years, yield to maturity of 6 percent per year, and a face value of $1000. Bond D has a coupon of 8 percent per year, maturity of 15 years, yield to maturity of 6 percent per year, and a face value of $1000.
-Refer to Exhibit 13.12. Calculate the modified duration for Bond C.

• A) 4.47
• B) 4.22
• C) 4.34
• D) 5
• E) 5.34

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