USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 80

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
Consider two bonds: both pay annual interest. Bond Y 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 X has a coupon of 7 percent per year, maturity of 10 years, yield to maturity of 4 percent per year, and a face value of $1000.
-Refer to Exhibit 13.13. Calculate the modified duration for Bond Y.

• A) 7.8
• B) 4.22
• C) 4.34
• D) 7.5
• E) 9.8

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