To the Nearest Basis Point, What Is the Expected Interest

question 42

Multiple Choice

To the nearest basis point, what is the expected interest rate on a four-year maturity AA zero coupon bond purchased six years from today?

• A) 10.41%
• B) 10.05%
• C) 9.16%
• D) 10.56%
• E) 9.96% ((1.0947¹⁰/1.0885⁶))^(1/4) -1

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