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Which Bond Is More Sensitive to an Interest Rate Change

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Which bond is more sensitive to an interest rate change of 0.75 percent?
Bond A: YTM = 4.00%, maturity = 8 years, coupon = 6% or $60, par value = $1,000.
Bond B: YTM = 3.50%, maturity = 5 years, coupon = 7% or $70, par value = $1,000.


A) Bond A
B) Bond B
C) Both are equally sensitive.
D) Cannot be determined

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