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When Interest Rates Decline, the Duration of a 10-Year Bond

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When interest rates decline, the duration of a 10-year bond selling at a premium

A) increases.
B) decreases.
C) remains the same.
D) increases at first, then declines.
E) decreases at first, then increases.

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