Multiple Choice
Exhibit 18.1
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A $1000 par value bond with 5 years to maturity and a 6% coupon has a yield to maturity of 8%. Interest is paid semiannually.
-Refer to Exhibit 18.1.Estimate the percentage price change for this 5-year $1,000 par value bond,with a 6% coupon,if the yield rises from 8% to 8.5%.Interest is paid semiannually.
A) 2.1%
B) -2.1%
C) 4.4%
D) -4.4%
E) None of the above
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