Exhibit 16-8 USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)

question 12

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 16-8
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)
Consider two bonds, both pay annual interest. Bond C has a coupon of 6% per year, maturity of 5 years, yield to maturity of 6% per year, and a face value of $1000. Bond D has a coupon of 8% per year, maturity of 15 years, yield to maturity of 6% per year, and a face value of $1000.
-Refer to Exhibit 16-8. Calculate the modified duration for Bond C.

• A) 4.47
• B) 4.22
• C) 4.34
• D) 5
• E) None of the above

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