Exhibit 12-2 USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)

question 45

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12-2
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)
Talmart Corporation bonds have a $1,000 face value and will mature in 4 years. The bonds have a 7% coupon rate. Interest is paid annually and the required rate of return is 6% for these bonds.
-Refer to Exhibit 12-2. What is the Macaulay duration of the Talmart corporate bonds?

• A) 3.43
• B) 3.64
• C) 3.76
• D) 3.85
• E) 4.11

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