Assuming Annual Compounding, the Prices of a One-Year 4% Coupon

question 5

Multiple Choice

Assuming annual compounding, the prices of a one-year 4% coupon bond and a two-year 5% coupon bond are $101 and $99, respectively. The forward rate between one and two years is:

• A) 4.5%
• B) 5.0%
• C) 6.8%
• D) 8.3%

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